Network Security Engineer

OUTsurance

Innovative, value-for-money insurance products, backed by awesome service and 10% of your paid insurance premiums back in cash after three consecutive claim-free years. OUTsurance is a customer-centric financial services company with a global footprint. We are vibrant, successful, and values-oriented with an awesome dynamic culture encapsulated by the ethos that clients and staff 'always get something OUT.' Our success can be attributed, amongst other things, to the outstanding people that work for us. Our continued success can be attributed to outstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of ‘fun,’ this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

What do you get OUT?

OUTsurance has been voted Top Employer South Africa since 2022. Our people vision is to be a great company to work for where you always get something OUT. We offer our employees:

• A winning, fun and inclusive company culture that embraces diversity.
• Great Rewards and Recognition programs.
• Benefits (Medical Aid, Pension fund, Group life and Disability benefits)
• Growth opportunities (we hire talent, train skill and promote values driven leaders from within)
• Wi-Fi on campus and Emergency Panic-Assist through the OUTsurance app
• Employee wellness programs: Free Counselling, Legal Advice and Financial Coaching for you and your members of household.
• Casual Dress Code
• Central office location with shuttles to and from the Gautrain station and Centurion Taxi Rank
• Onsite Clinic, Canteen, Carwash, Barber, Beauty Salon and Sports facilities
• Maternity Expressing Rooms
• Prayer Rooms
• A chance to give back (Staff Helping SA OUT volunteer program) and much more…

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Security Engineer to join our team. Responsibilities:

• Manage and configure, and implement secure network solutions using Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and other relevant technologies.
• Manage and configure SASE technologies (Proxy, DLP, CASB, Private Access, etc).
• Manage and configure WAF technologies.
• Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity and performance issues across network links, firewall, VPN and proxy technologies.
• Assist with deployment of technical solutions for detecting & preventing potential threats and improving security posture.
• Collaborate with the information security team to develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities, analyze logs, and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.
• Stay current with emerging cyber security threats, trends, and technologies to maintain network resilience against evolving risks.
• Implement access controls and authentication mechanisms to ensure authorized personnel and assets have appropriate access levels.
• Work closely with network administrators to ensure proper network segmentation and isolation of critical assets.
• Participate in the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for the cyber security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to assess security products and services, making recommendations for procurement when necessary.
• Provide technical support to resolve security-related network issues and incidents.
• Document network security architecture, configurations, and procedures for knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Compile monthly reporting on security control efficacy.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Related Relevant network security certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE4 or higher, Azure AZ-500, F5303/304/401 Certifications, Forward/Reverse Proxy Certifications, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), etc ).

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years relevant work experience required as a Network Security Engineer with a focus on cyber security, including designing and implementing secure network solutions for cloud and on-premise environments.

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of awesome service, dynamic, honest, human, passionate and recognition. In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr