Senior InfoSec Consultant - Hybrid, Client-Facing, Growth

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Certification support

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading cybersecurity consultancy in hiring a Senior Information Security Consultant. The role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, with a hybrid working model combining on-site client engagements and remote work flexibility.

You will conduct comprehensive security assessments, including vulnerability testing and architecture reviews, and develop strategic security recommendations tailored to client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of information security experience, with client-facing advisory work.
• Expertise across network, application, cloud security, incident response, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls and POPIA.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with security assessment tools and methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex projects in a hybrid, on-site/remote setup.
• CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CEH or similar certifications preferred.
• Proven ability to work independently and in client-focused teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop strategic security recommendations for clients.
• Advise on governance, risk management and compliance.
• Lead security awareness training for client personnel.
• Manage client relationships and project delivery.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to growth of the practice.

Skills

Information security

Client-facing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Security tools & methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Security assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading cybersecurity consultancy in hiring a Senior Information Security Consultant. The role is based in Randburg, Gauteng, with a hybrid working model combining on-site client engagements and remote work flexibility.

You will conduct comprehensive security assessments, including vulnerability testing and architecture reviews, and develop strategic security recommendations tailored to client needs.