Cyber Defense & Security Operations Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Exposure to security technologies

Supportive team

Randburg location

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a motivated Information Security Specialist to join the team. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining security controls, monitoring for threats, and responding to incidents to protect digital assets.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience, a degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of network security, access control, and data protection. Join a collaborative team and contribute to a secure operational environment in Randburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in information security or IT support with a security focus.
• Familiarity with security concepts: network security, access control, and data protection.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and basic incident response procedures.
• Understanding of relevant security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and maintain security tools and technologies including firewalls, antivirus software, and IDS.
• Monitor security systems for unusual activity and respond to alerts and incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist remediation of weaknesses.
• Assist in development and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance on security best practices to users and IT staff.
• Participate in security awareness training programs for employees.

Skills

Network security

Access control

Data protection

Incident response

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus software

Intrusion detection systems

Security monitoring tools

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a motivated Information Security Specialist to join the team. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining security controls, monitoring for threats, and responding to incidents to protect digital assets.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of experience, a degree in a related field, and strong knowledge of network security, access control, and data protection. Join a collaborative team and contribute to a secure operational environment in Randburg.