About this role
A growing technology environment is looking for a hands-on Network & Security Engineer to take ownership of network infrastructure, security controls and cybersecurity improvements across the environment. This is a technical role suited to someone who enjoys working across networking, firewalls, infrastructure security and modern security technologies , while also being comfortable troubleshooting issues, investigating risks and implementing practical solutions. Key Responsibilities Manage and troubleshoot FortiGate/FortiOS firewalls , including policies, NAT, VPNs, routing and segmentation. Manage HP and Sophos switching environments , including VLANs, trunks, routing and network troubleshooting. Implement and maintain network segmentation and security controls . Support and improve Privileged Access Management (PAM) and administrative access controls. Manage and enhance EDR/XDR capabilities, including threat detection, investigation and response. Own or support Vulnerability Management , including scanning, assessment, prioritisation and remediation tracking. Manage secrets and certificate management , including service accounts, API keys, credentials and certificates. Support container and Kubernetes security , including image vulnerabilities, secrets, RBAC, service accounts and runtime security principles. Review firewall rules, privileged access and infrastructure configurations to identify security risks. Assist with security incidents, technical investigations and remediation . Support disaster recovery, backup and infrastructure resilience testing from a network and security perspective. Implement and support Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and identity- and device-based access controls. Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP/VLAN information, firewall documentation and security procedures. Collaborate with infrastructure, application and development teams to ensure security is incorporated into new deployments. Technical Requirements Strong practical experience with: Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, VPNs, NAT, DNS, DHCP Firewalls: FortiGate, FortiOS Switching: HP, Sophos Security: PAM, EDR/XDR, Vulnerability Management, Secrets Management, Certificate Management, Network Segmentation, Security Hardening, Zero Trust Modern Infrastructure: Container Security, Kubernetes Security Principles Advantageous Nutanix AHV Prism Central Nutanix Flow Hyper-V Nutanix Move Hyper-V to Nutanix migrations Disaster Recovery environments Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. For more information contact: Raees Sadek IT Recruitment Researcher 011 622 9526