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The Senior Associate Collaboration Technical Services (TS) Systems Integration Specialist is a developing subject matter expert, responsible for ensuring that client solution requirements are resolved in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

This role performs configurations, actions installations and attends to break/fix events.

This role works towards associate to professional level certification, whilst at the same time developing business knowledge.

Key responsibilities:

• Owns larger portions of an installation, break/fix incidents at a low to medium level of complexity during project lifecycle
• Takes responsibility for problem resolution and troubleshooting during project lifecycle
• Escalates complex problems to the relevant third parties.
• Assists with the documentation of standard operating procedures relating to installations and fixes during ops handover
• Compiles and maintains project administration (Time Capture and feedback to stakeholders)
• Conducts elementary presentations within the customer's organization.
• Expected to take leadership from senior resources on relevant technologies according to specialization and best practice.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
Knowledge and Attributes:

• Display a strong learning orientation.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate a client service orientation.
• Hands-on proactive in approach.
• Knowledge on security concepts and application of those concepts.
• Ability in configuring/managing security controls, such as Firewalls, NAC, SIEM, Adaptive MFA, SSE solutions, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, UTM, Proxy, SOAR, Honeypots, decoys, and other security tools.
• Knowledge in security architecture.
• Knowledge on log collection mechanism such as Syslog, Log file, DB API.
• Analytical skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to solve problems in innovative ways while adhering to industry standards and practices.
• Developing understanding practices on securing data and systems by applying appropriate authentication and authorization controls.
• Developing understanding of Event Driven Development and asynchronous operations.
• Developing understanding project fundamentals which are demonstrated in the execution of installations and other assignments.
• Developing knowledge of security technologies and understanding of managed services concepts

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computing or a related field.
• Vendor certification is mandatory.
• Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto or Fortinet Professional Level Certifications
• Cloud Security certifications and certifications like AZ-500, SC-200, Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or similar Certification in different networking technologies such as CCDP /CCNP Security, JNCIA, ACCA, PCNSE, PCNSA, FCP, CCSA, ITIL, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Certified Network Engineer, Azure Administrator Associate, will be an advantage.

Required experience:

• Experience in Security technologies like Firewall, IPS, IDS, Proxy etc.
• Experience in technical support to clients.
• Experience in handling security incidents end to end.
• Experience in configuring/managing security controls, such as Firewall, NAC, SIEM, SSE solutions, IDS/IPS, EDR, NDR, UTM, Proxy, SOAR, Honeypots, and other security tools.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

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• Design, implement, and maintain network security infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and SIEM systems.
• Monitor network traffic for security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
• Develop and enforce network security policies and procedures.
• Respond to and resolve security incidents in a timely and effective manner.
• Configure and manage secure network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into network architecture.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network security configurations and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and security standards.
• Provide technical expertise and support for security-related issues in a remote environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in network security engineering.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and network architectures.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA, Palo Alto), VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Experience with SIEM tools and security monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNA Security, CompTIA Security+) are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in a remote setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level network security architectures, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control mechanisms.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Monitor network traffic for security breaches, anomalies, and potential threats, and respond effectively to incidents.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate risks.
• Manage and optimize security technologies to ensure their effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead security incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure teams to ensure secure network configurations and implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior security engineers.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards.

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions for cloud resources.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats, vulnerabilities, and policy violations.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents in cloud environments.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and cloud-native tools.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure security is integrated into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Provide security guidance and expertise to engineering and product teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven experience in cloud security engineering, with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, compute, storage, and database security concepts.
• Experience with security automation, scripting (Python, Bash), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, suitable for a remote work environment.
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

• Design, implement, and manage network security solutions.
• Monitor network performance and security for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents and breaches.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Implement security controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with network operations teams to ensure secure network configurations.
• Develop incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network security engineering.
• Proven experience with network security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM).
• Strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF) and security principles.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCNA Security, or CCNP Security are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team.