Cloud Network and Security Engineer

Restack helps businesses transition from outdated, on-premise and in-house technology to the latest cloud business models. The continued adoption of cloud platforms, along with the large number of cloud-native services being delivered across the globe, means it’s more important than ever for companies to reduce their cyber risk exposure.

We are currently recruiting for a Cloud Network and Security Engineer to join our small dynamic team.  This is a fully remote oportunity, although Restack's footprint is based in Cape Town. 

What will you be doing???

• Review network and security alerts to determine relevancy of potential threats and take appropriate action to mitigate risk.
• Run vulnerability scans and review vulnerability assessment reports to assess and address vulnerabilities.
• Manage and configure network monitoring (net flows, IDS, correlation rules, etc.) to ensure optimal use and coverage.
• Monitor security access to identify potential risk.
• Define access privileges, control structures and resources to protect AWS environments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and standards
• Recommend, install, and maintain appropriate tools and countermeasures to enhance network security

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ IT Software & System experience
• 1-2 years’ related experience within Information Security Governance or related IT specialist field
• Security certification e.g. CISSP & CISM (Desirable)
• CCNA / Security+ / CCNA Security / SSCP / CCNA Cyber Ops (Desirable)

Experience:

• Knowledge of Cloud network topologies and configuration techniques such as VLANs, VPNs or VNETs
• Comprehensive knowledge of network protocols and services such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
• Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices
• Source control
• An understanding of AWS Cloud infrastructure
• Scripting using Bash or Python