Network Security Engineer
Avatar Recruitment • Midrand, Gauteng • Posted July 15, 2026
Position Overview
South Africa | Hybrid in Midrand | R60k per month + bonus + benefits| Intermediate Specialist (L2)
Primary Purpose of the Role
Firewall Management
Network threat detection
Secure connectivity
Perimeter and internal network hardening
We are seeking a skilled Network Security Specialist to join the Security Operations and Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network environments, while supporting day-to-day operational security needs.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools, with a strong understanding of network-based threat detection and mitigation
You will work closely with:
Security Operations (SOC)
Infrastructure teams
Cloud and endpoint teams
The role requires a proactive mindset to:
Strengthen security posture
Improve detection capabilities
Support incident response
Ensure stable and secure network services
Key Responsibilit...
Primary Purpose of the Role
Firewall Management
Network threat detection
Secure connectivity
Perimeter and internal network hardening
We are seeking a skilled Network Security Specialist to join the Security Operations and Engineering team. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network environments, while supporting day-to-day operational security needs.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools, with a strong understanding of network-based threat detection and mitigation
You will work closely with:
Security Operations (SOC)
Infrastructure teams
Cloud and endpoint teams
The role requires a proactive mindset to:
Strengthen security posture
Improve detection capabilities
Support incident response
Ensure stable and secure network services
Key Responsibilit...