Review of proposed security technical designs and provide technical expertise
Evaluate, test and pilot new security tools following the formal engagement of Security Risk and/or business drivers
Install, operate, automate and troubleshoot network security related controls such as IPS, NAC, WAF, Firewalls, Proxy, etc.
Analyze network traffic, log files and create risk-related stories
Perform system upgrades, patching and vulnerability remediation
Remediate incidents, including outside of working hours
Perform standby duties
Implement automation on network security controls & analysis
Develop detailed technical configuration documents, working closely with the security architecture and standards group
Support of Security Risk and Architecture in the secure delivery of products both emerging and updating of existing solutions as per business needs
Review and evaluation of new security architectures and designs
Combine the knowledge of security technology evaluations and emerging products with security business needs
Ability to work with other engineers both internally and external to Absa; learning and evaluating emerging technologies
Ability to manage vendor relationships knowing due diligence goes beyond just the technology and engaging with the right business people to ensure Absa fully leverages vendor relationships

NQF level 6 B Degree
8 years (technical/lead) experience in technology
6 years Security Engineering experience preferably within a large financial institution
Industry & Vendor certifications – NAC, WAF, SANS, ISACA, Checkpoint, Cisco, RSA etc. preferred
Excellent understanding of security strategies and technologies including but not limited to secure global network designs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, etc.
Knowledge in multiple information security technologies and their strengths and shortcomings
Experience with securing information for cross-functional, cross-platform applications
Monitors marketplace trends, vulnerabilities, emergent threats and audit/control issues
Knows what should be communicated and when
Actively seeks ways to understand and mitigate risk
Able to shift well from task to task

Senior Network Security Engineer

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