Senior Network Security Professional

3 days ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Merafong ICT Full time
About Our Company

Merafong ICT is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions. We are committed to helping our clients protect their networks and systems from cyber threats. As a Senior Network Security Professional with Merafong ICT, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging projects and develop your skills and expertise in the field of cybersecurity.

Job Description:

As a Senior Network Security Professional, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating response efforts for major security incidents. You will also be responsible for conducting deep-dive forensic analysis to understand the root cause and impact of security breaches.

You will proactively search for hidden threats and indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the network and provide guidance and mentorship to junior SOC analysts (Level 1 and Level 2).


Required Skills and Qualifications:

Educational Background: A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Certifications: N+ CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNP, CEH, CISSP, CCTA, CISM Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) (advantageous).


Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
  • Proficiency in forensic tools and techniques.
  • Expert knowledge on tools like NMAP, mxtoolbox, dnschecker, forensic tools.
  • Strong understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and threat intelligence.
  • SIEM Management and Analysis.
  • Network and System Forensics.
  • Malware Analysis.
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention.
  • Firewall and VPN Technologies.
  • Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell).
  • Advanced Scripting and programming skills.


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