Specialist II (Network Security) (P9) (Information & Communication Systems Division: Network & Telephony) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
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”.
Job description
- To provide a high-level, high-quality service assurance role to the Business's client.
- Threat analysis and investigations of new technologies.
- 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 network security 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)
- Firewall Management (FortiGate, SonicWALL, and Huawei).
- Maintaining the internet and WAN links.
- Admin of ClearPass and Other LAN Security and network management devices. Network devices hardening.
- Perform scheduled and daily maintenance on network security devices.
- 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.
- Perform project lead function within the network security unit.
- Register and lead tenders from the technical perspective.
- Ensure patch management and vulnerability mitigation of network security tools/systems.
- Cross-collaboration with all levels within the Organisation.
Minimum requirements
- Relevant Qualification (Diplomas and Certification) (NQF 6), with 3 to 5 years' of job-related experience.
- With at least 2 to 5 years' of job-related experience (Routing and Switching).
- At least 2 to 5 years' of experience in IT Security | Firewall Management | or Cyber security.
- Project coordination or facilitation experience.
- ITIL experience/exposure.
- Experience dealing with a diverse client base.
- CCNA or CCNP | HICA or HCIP Security.
- NSE 4 Certification.
- CompTIA Security
- With 3 to 5 years' of job-related experience (Network Security or Cyber Security).
- 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 and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and carry out multiple tasks.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong work ethic.
- Able to influence and drive projects to meet critical milestones and overcome challenges.
- A desire to remain technically capable and an expert in current technologies.
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
