Data Security Specialist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Hybrid work environment

Data protection focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a proactive Data Security Specialist to join its IT department. You will implement and manage measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and loss, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability across systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in data security, with hands-on experience in encryption, access management, DLP tools, and compliance with POPIA and GDPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 2–4 years in data security, data privacy, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Experience with data protection principles and DLP tools, and familiarity with POPIA/GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain data security controls, including encryption and access controls.
• Monitor data access and usage patterns to detect unauthorized activities.
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct data security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Respond to data breach incidents, perform forensic analysis, and support recovery.

Skills

Data security

Encryption

Access management

DLP tools

POPIA/GDPR

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Data Security Specialist to join their IT department in Kimberley . This role will focus on implementing and managing measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. You will work closely with various teams to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability across all systems and applications. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong understanding of data protection principles and technologies to play a key role in safeguarding the organization's most valuable information assets. You will contribute to developing and enforcing policies that ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain data security controls, including encryption, access controls, and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
• Monitor data access and usage patterns to detect and prevent unauthorized activities.
• Develop and enforce data security policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct data security risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Respond to data breach incidents, perform forensic analysis, and support recovery efforts.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on data security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in data security, data privacy, or a related cybersecurity role.
• Strong knowledge of data protection principles, encryption techniques, and access management.
• Experience with data loss prevention (DLP) tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as POPIA and GDPR.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• A hybrid work environment that balances office and remote work.
• Be part of a team dedicated to protecting critical organizational data.
• Contribute to a secure and compliant data environment.