Information Security Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Health benefits

Modern security tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join our fully remote team, safeguarding operations across distributed environments. You will implement controls, monitor alerts, and respond to incidents to protect data and systems.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in information security, familiarity with firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and security best practices, and strong communication skills for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in an information security role.
• Familiarity with network security, endpoint security, and access control.
• Experience with security tools like firewalls, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks in a remote setting.
• Basic scripting or security automation knowledge is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+) are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage information security controls across platforms.
• Monitor security systems and investigate alerts and incidents.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security awareness training for users.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation.
• Contribute to incident response planning and execution.
• Maintain security documentation and records.
• Stay informed about current cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure configurations.
• Participate in security audits and compliance activities.

Skills

Information security

Security tools

Remote collaboration

Scripting / automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Information Security Specialist to join their entirely remote team, contributing to the security of operations serving Randburg, Gauteng. This position involves the implementation and management of security controls, monitoring for threats, and responding to security incidents to protect the organization's data and systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, practical experience with various security tools, and excellent communication skills suitable for a remote work environment. You will play a vital role in upholding our client's security standards and ensuring a safe digital workspace for all employees, from your remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage information security controls across various platforms.
• Monitor security systems and investigate security alerts and potential incidents.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security awareness training and educate users on best practices.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
• Contribute to incident response planning and execution.
• Maintain security documentation and records.
• Stay informed about current cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure secure system configurations.
• Participate in security audits and compliance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in an information security role.
• Familiarity with security concepts such as network security, endpoint security, and access control.
• Experience with security tools like firewalls, antivirus, and vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, adapted for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.
• Basic knowledge of scripting or security automation is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+) are beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work position offering exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and acquiring new certifications.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to modern security tools and technologies.
• Be an integral part of our client's remote security team, supporting the Randburg, Gauteng region from anywhere.