Network Security Engineer with Operational Technology Expertise

6 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

Hire Resolve is currently seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the security of systems for a prominent independent power producer.

About the Opportunity

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with energy engineers, system operators, and IT teams to fortify security awareness and implement cutting-edge security solutions.
  • Work with IT / OT Managers and third parties to devise and execute the cybersecurity roadmap and secure engineering configurations.
  • Develop and implement best-in-class secure engineering and configuration practices for IT and OT platforms, including laptops, servers, email systems, security devices, and other systems.
  • Bolster security measures into Operational Plant / Industrial control plants and networks.
  • Oversee incident response efforts and collaborate with outsourced managed security service providers during security breaches or cyber incidents.
  • Audit and assess security controls regularly to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal security policies.
  • Design, manage, configure, and maintain the security posture of the groupwide Azure Security tenant and M365.
  • Monitor and maintain the cybersecurity risk register to track changes in the cybersecurity risk of the organization.
  • Stay informed about the latest cyber threats and trends, leveraging threat intelligence to enhance security posture and response capabilities.
  • Collaborate with IT and OT teams to identify and remediate software vulnerabilities and reduce the likelihood of exploitation.
  • Develop and enforce global VPN and network access policies and ensure a zero-trust methodology is upheld.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the design, development, and operation of energy and IT infrastructure.
  • Manage and maintain firewalls across the group, including policies, configuration, updates, replacements, and restore.
  • Assess and address vulnerabilities and threats specific to the IT and OT energy sector.

Requirements

  • More than 5 years of experience in enterprise and operational technology networking.
  • Extensive experience in cyber security engineering or architecture roles.
  • Proven expertise in securing operational technology.
  • Strong knowledge of managing Palo Alto, Fortigate, Juniper, and Aruba network equipment.
  • Experience in vulnerability management, incident response, and cloud security using Azure and M365 Defender.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Azure security, M365 Defender, Sentinel SIEM, and Intune (EndPoint Manager).
  • Relevant Cyber Security certification.
  • Valid Code B driver's license.


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