Senior InfoSec Consultant — Hybrid & Client-Facing

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Support for security certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Consultant for a hybrid role based in Randburg, Gauteng. You will provide expert guidance, perform security assessments, and craft strategic security solutions for diverse clients across industries.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in information security, deep domain expertise, and strong client-facing skills. Certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CEH are highly desirable and will support ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, with substantial consulting or client-facing advisory work.
• Proven expertise across security domains (network, application, cloud, incident response, risk management).
• Strong knowledge of frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements (e.g., POPIA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CEH are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments including vulnerability assessments, pen tests, and architecture reviews.
• Develop and deliver strategic security recommendations tailored to client needs.
• Advise on information security governance, risk management and compliance.
• Assist clients in policies, procedures and controls development and implementation.
• Lead security awareness training and workshops for client personnel.
• Manage client relationships and project engagements to ensure timely delivery.
• Stay current with threats and technologies and apply to client engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop new service offerings and methodologies.
• Document findings and implementation plans clearly.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to the practice's growth.

Skills

Information security

Security assessments

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Security assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Consultant for a hybrid role based in Randburg, Gauteng. You will provide expert guidance, perform security assessments, and craft strategic security solutions for diverse clients across industries.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in information security, deep domain expertise, and strong client-facing skills. Certifications such as CISSP/CISM/CRISC/CEH are highly desirable and will support ongoing professional growth.