The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

• To provide a high-level, high-quality service assurance role to the Business's client.
• Maintaining the internet and WAN links.
• Perform scheduled and daily maintenance on network security devices.
• Firewall, Routers and Monitoring tool administration.
• Admin of ClearPass and Other LAN Security and network management devices. Network devices hardening.
• Network Standards Enforcement.
• Developing, updating, and maintaining network diagrams.
• Ensuring clean and tidy network installations.
• Attending to and implementation of change requests.
• Administration and execution of Network Security Projects.
• Threat analysis, investigations, and mitigations.
• Assist with drafting RCA reports with any information gathered after major incidents (Report to be drafted within 2 days after the major incident).
• Attend to incidents, service requests, and changes within the allocated time frame.
• Responding to and reporting network cyber security incidents and events.
• Extensive use of network security monitoring tools (i.e., SolarWinds, Fortianalyzer, FlowMon etc)
• Develop and document threat-hunting techniques.
• Reporting of high-level, high-quality to relevant parties.
• Liaising with Clients on all Security related events and fault resolutions.
• Client update and follow up until incident closure: Complete understanding of ITIL practices.
• Cross-collaboration with all levels within the Organisation.

• Matric (NQF 4).
• Relevant Qualification (IT or IS Diplomas) (NQF 6).
• with 2 to 5 years of job-related experience (Routing and Switching).
• At least 1-year experience in IT Network or Cyber security.
• CCNA or CCNP Security.
• NSE 4 Certification.
• CompTIA Security
• with 2 to 5 years of job-related experience (Network or Cyber Security).
• 4-5 years' working experience in the IT Field
• Dealing with a diverse client base

• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong analytical and in-depth technical skills and knowledge
• Fast paced, but carefully thought-out results
• Detail orientated
• Excellent presentation skills
• Must be able to develop new ideas and improvement of old ones
• High standards and high quality of work
• Structured, organised, and efficient work expected of self and others
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Work as an individual and in a team
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Excellent personal, organisation and ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks.
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to generate high-quality graphics and computer animations
• Strong work ethic
• Able to influence and drive projects to meet key milestones and overcome challenges.
• A desire to remain technically capable and an expert in current technologies