(709) Senior Network Specialist – BSTD needed at South African Reserve Bank

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.

Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a minimum of an Honours degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification;
• at least 8−10 years’ experience in network security solutions, with a strong track record of designing and implementing network security solutions in enterprise organisations; and
• the following industry certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA);
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) (an added advantage);
• ITIL v3/4 and COBIT 2019 (an added advantage); and
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (an added advantage).

Additional requirements include:

• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
• quality assurance knowledge and skill;
• excellent technical knowledge of infrastructure services;
• continuous improvement of infrastructure services;
• comprehensive hands-on infrastructure services troubleshooting experience;
• continuous learning and/or professional development; 
• ability to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guides;
• liaise with external services providers for reviewing products and technologies and coordinating vendor presentations, where relevant;
• managing complexity and ambiguity;
• effective communication;
• impact and influence;
• conceptual and strategic thinking;
• innovation and creative thinking;
• building and managing relationships;
• experience working in a team-oriented collaborative environment;
• ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment;
• judgement and decision-making skills;
• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• resilience and adaptation;
• service and stakeholder focus; and
• ability to function independently (self-starter).