Information Security Risk Specialist — Hybrid Role

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist focused on risk assessment in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa. The role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid setup to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

You will conduct risk assessments across systems and processes, document threats, evaluate controls, and contribute to security policy development while engaging with IT and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in information security with focus on risk assessment and management.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive information security risk assessments for systems, applications, and processes.
• Identify, analyze, and document potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with various business units and IT teams to gather information for risk assessments.
• Stay abreast of current security threats, trends, and best practices in risk management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Security

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist focused on risk assessment in Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa. The role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid setup to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

You will conduct risk assessments across systems and processes, document threats, evaluate controls, and contribute to security policy development while engaging with IT and business units.