ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, deliver, and operate Cybersecurity solutions to meet client requirements.
• Document the proposed technology solution.
• Document the statement of work along with all labor requirements.
• Work with the Client Manager to prepare the pricing format that will be supplied to the customer.
• Perform the actual solution design and prepare a parts list outlining solution components/equipment to be provided.
• Develop and manage a proof-of-concept as such may be required.
• Engage all technical resources required for an accurate solution design.
• Document all deliverables and what constitutes a successful completion.
• Verify the proposal’s accuracy and sign off on the final documents to be presented to the client.
• Assist the Client Manager during the final presentation to the client as appropriate.
• Provide documentation for solutions delivered to clients.
• Work with project managers and other delivery teams to ensure that solutions provided to customers are delivered within specified timelines.
• Highlight risks, provide alternative options, and recommend quality solutions to specified problems.
• Where feasible, use automation to reduce delivery time and human intervention on repetitive tasks
• Act as subject matter expert on a variety of technologies within the enterprise Cyber security portfolio
• Guide on change management on change management when integrating solutions provided to customers
• Guide and/mentor junior engineers

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Design, implement, administer, and have strong troubleshooting experience in the following.
  • Next-generation enterprise firewalls (Cisco FTD, Checkpoint, Fortinet, Palo Alto), Network Access Controls (Cisco ISE, FortiNAC).
  • Web Application Firewalls (F5), Web and Email Security Systems (Cisco WSA, ESA), Cloud Security Systems (Cloudgaurd, Prisma), SIEM/SOAR (FortiSiem, Cortex) will be an advantage
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANS, routing, etc.) Familiarity with network security technologies and solutions.
• In-depth understanding of Zero Trust Network Access.
• Knowledge of network programmability and automation will be advantageous.
• Good understanding and appreciation of technical design and business principles
• Ability to create accurate diagrams and documentation for designing and deploying of Cybersecurity systems.
• Experience in carrying out security assessments and reporting/recommendation writing.
• Experience presenting solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in multi-vendor Security products and solutions and understanding of industry best practices.
• Demonstrate Client engagement skills.
• Previous experience in technical proposal writing
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Team player

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field of study
• At least 3-4 years in the enterprise cybersecurity field
• Cisco Professional level Certification i.e., CCNP Security
• Expert level network security certification i.e., Checkpoint CCSE, Fortinet NSE7 (enterprise firewall), Palo Alto PCNSE
• DevOps certification experience in scripting and network automation will be an added advantage.
• Relevant industry-standard certifications, (e.g. ISO 27001, SABSA, TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) would be advantageous.

To Apply for this role visit: Systems Engineer - Cyber Security