Remote Information Security Analyst – Threat Detection

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Fully remote work

Comprehensive health insurance

Learning and development budget

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an analytical Information Security Analyst to join their growing security team in a remote-first environment. You will monitor security systems, analyze alerts, investigate incidents, and help strengthen the organization’s security posture.

In this fully remote role, you’ll work with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to policies, documentation, and security awareness across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• 1–3 years in information security or IT security role.
• Basic knowledge of network security concepts, operating systems, and common threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security infrastructure and analyze logs for threats.
• Respond to incidents and assist remediation.
• Use SIEM, IDS/IPS, and scanners to identify risks.
• Assist in maintaining security policies and documentation.
• Stay informed on threats, trends, and best practices.
• Provide security awareness support to end-users.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an analytical Information Security Analyst to join their growing security team in a remote-first environment. You will monitor security systems, analyze alerts, investigate incidents, and help strengthen the organization’s security posture.

In this fully remote role, you’ll work with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to policies, documentation, and security awareness across the business.