Senior Network Security Engineer

Faculty Support / Admin Department Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) -> Networking Campus/ Location Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type Permanent Occupational Function Support / Admin Number of Positions 1 Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) To be confirmed Advert Closing Date 20/9/2026 Job Purpose The purpose of this position is to plan, implement, monitor, and maintain robust network security measures that protect the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of CPUT’s information systems and infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory standards.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BTech/ Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years’ experience in network security (firewalls, DNS layer security, MFA) Deployment, Configuration and Support
• At least / either CCNA / HCIA (International certified) Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
• Network Security Architecture and Design
• Cybersecurity Monitoring and Incident Response
• Firewall and Perimeter Defense Management
• Vulnerability Management and Threat Mitigation
• Policy, Compliance, and Audit Support
• Security Awareness and Capacity Building
• Project Involvement and Strategic Input Competencies
• Team leadership skills
• People Management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Project Management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Knowledge of emerging networking technologies and industry trends. General Information Closing date: 20 September 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please email: please email Ms Busisiwe Soldaat, (Human Capital Department) email: mazwaib@cput.ac.za

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.