(709) Senior Network Specialist - BSTD

Brief description The main purpose of this position is to lead and drive the end-to-end implementation of all network security solutions and provide technical expertise and recommendations. Detailed description The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Research and recommend emerging and fit-for-purpose network security solutions and provide technical input into the design.
• Lead and drive the implementation (the design, configuration, testing and deployment) of network security solutions.
• Review technical standards, procedures, user guides, standard operating procedures and instructional documents relating to the network security solutions.
• Provide expert input on network security solutions and optimisation.
• Plan and manage the technology life cycle for all network and security products.
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the functionality of the deployed network security solutions and technologies.
• Identify, address and remediate network vulnerabilities as identified by auditors and governance-related assessments.
• Stay abreast of new developments in network security solutions and technologies.
• Provide network expertise in information and communications technology (ICT) network security projects and participate in other South African Reserve Bank Group (SARB Group) projects to contribute towards business objectives.
• Take responsibility for deploying network security, disaster recovery and resource allocation strategies to ensure optimal performance, continuity and scalability.
• Provide third-level (escalation) support services on all network solutions and services to ensure continued availability and performance of the technologies.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analyses related to network security solutions and services.
• Implement and maintain the governance and security model for the network as developed by the Cyber and Information Security Unit.
• Develop a network and security matrix for measuring network performance, health and usage, and provide associated statistics and reports.