Network Security Analyst

<p>Network Security Analysts</p> <p>Our client seeks to hire a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill a vacancy of Network Security Analyst that has arisen within their organisation.</p> <p>The Network security analysts shall be responsible for planning and carrying out security measures to protect an organization&#39;s computer networks and systems. They assess information risk and facilitate remediation of identified vulnerabilities with the bank network, systems and applications. They report on findings and recommendations for corrective action.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Monitor the organization&rsquo;s networks for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs.</li> <li>Configures new security devices and systems guided by the Security &amp; Risk Administrator.</li> <li>Maintains firewalls, virtual private networks, web and email security programs, protocols and securities.</li> <li>Documents current network architecture including device mapping, VLAN attributes and security protocols.</li> <li>Advises the Security &amp; Risk Administrator on any issues pertaining to application security and the enforcement of security policies.</li> <li>Documents changes on configurations on the IT security systems making sure this document is up to date.</li> <li>Sets up and manages test environments to be used for simulating new technologies before they are implemented.</li> <li>Ensures that scheduled security downloads such as system and antivirus updates are successful.</li> <li>Tracks and notes the coverage on the deployment of patches and antivirus updates.</li> <li>Analyses the behaviour of systems after security changes are made to their environments (impact assessment).</li> </ol> <ol> <li>(impact assessment).</li> </ol> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p> <p>The ideal candidate should have:</p> <ul> <li>Degree in information Technology or Computer Science.</li> <li>At least 3 years&rsquo; relevant work experience.</li> <li>Network security certifications. (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCNP Security).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills &amp; Competences</strong></p> <ul> <li>Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills</li> <li>Good planning and organisational skills</li> <li>Ability to make sound, goal driven decisions</li> <li>Team player</li> <li>Extensive and relevant technical skills.</li> </ul>