Network Security Engineer

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 05/03/2026

Network Security Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria(Hybrid)

Are you passionate about protecting enterprise networks fromevolving cyber threats? Join our team as a Network Security Engineer on a24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria, where you'll help safeguard critical infrastructure and design secure, scalable network solutions. This role requires 2–3 days per week on-site.

• Design, implement, and maintain robust network security infrastructure to protect Customer’s digital environment.
• Manage and optimize security platforms including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), DDoS mitigation tools, VPNs,secure email gateways, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Monitor network traffic to detect anomalies,investigate potential threats, and respond promptly to security incidents.
• Conduct forensic analysis and support incident response to ensure timely containment and resolution of security events.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies,ISO/IEC 27002 standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the lifecycle management of digitalcertificates and the secure provisioning of third-party network connections.
• Manage and resolve network security requests andincidents through the Remedy system within agreed service levels.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation,configurations, and incident logs to support audits and risk reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify vulnerabilities, recommend security enhancements, and strengthen overallnetwork defence.

• Bachelor’s degree in information security,Computer Science, OR Matric with 6–8 years of Network Security experience.
• Certifications such as CCNP Security, CISSP, or equivalent industry-recognised credentials.
• 7+ years’ experience in network securityengineering or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain enterprise-scale security infrastructure.
• Strong background in incident response, threatmitigation, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience in regulated environments withadherence to ISO/IEC 27002 standards.

Take the lead in securing the networks that matter most.

Apply today!