Remote InfoSec Operations Specialist - Flexible Hours

Placements24; O Mente; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first environment

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Operations Specialist to join a growing cybersecurity team. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, and participate in incident response from a remote location, contributing to a robust security framework.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of information security experience, familiarity with SIEM/IDS/IPS and EDR tools, and strong analytical and communicative skills. This role offers flexible hours and a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 1–2 years in information security, preferably in security operations or analysis.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, network protocols, and OS security.
• Experience with SIEM/IDS/IPS/firewalls/EDR is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, communication, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls and other tools.
• Analyze security events to identify potential threats, policy violations and incidents.
• Perform initial triage and investigation of alerts, escalate as needed.
• Assist in incident response procedures: containment, eradication and recovery.
• Contribute to maintenance and enhancement of monitoring tools and processes.
• Document security incidents, investigations and remediation actions thoroughly.
• Stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities and attack techniques relevant to operations.
• Collaborate with security team and IT staff on security initiatives.
• Participate in scheduled vulnerability scans and analysis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Security+ certification

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Firewalls

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Operations Specialist to join a growing cybersecurity team. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, and participate in incident response from a remote location, contributing to a robust security framework.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of information security experience, familiarity with SIEM/IDS/IPS and EDR tools, and strong analytical and communicative skills. This role offers flexible hours and a remote-first environment.