Cybersecurity Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to bolster security defenses and respond to threats in a hybrid work environment.

You will deploy security controls, monitor systems, and assist in incident investigations while helping develop security policies and drive continuous improvement at Placements24.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity or related field.
• 2–4 years in cybersecurity or IT security role.
• Familiarity with threats, vulnerabilities and security concepts.
• Experience with monitoring tools and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security technologies (firewalls, antivirus, EDR).
• Monitor logs for threats and anomalies; escalate critical issues.
• Investigate security incidents and breaches.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Network security

Cloud security

CompTIA Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus

EDR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance their security defenses and respond to cyber threats. This role, based in Port Elizabeth , will involve a mix of proactive security measures and reactive incident handling. You will be responsible for implementing security controls, monitoring systems for suspicious activity, and assisting in the investigation of security breaches. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated cybersecurity professional to contribute to a growing team and gain diverse experience in protecting critical information assets within a hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security technologies such as firewalls, antivirus, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Monitor network and system logs for security threats and anomalies, escalating critical issues.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of security incidents and breaches.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Perform regular security awareness training for employees.
• Support vulnerability management initiatives and ensure timely remediation of identified risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in a cybersecurity or IT security role.
• Familiarity with common security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Basic understanding of network security, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and incident response procedures.
• Relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ are beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and certifications in Port Elizabeth .
• A collaborative team culture with a hybrid work model.
• Employee assistance program and other valuable perks.