Data Security Specialist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site work environment

Career development

Training opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Data Security Specialist in Upington to protect data confidentiality, integrity and availability. You will implement data protection policies, encryption, access controls and security monitoring with IT teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s in IT/CS, 2–4 years in data security, POPIA knowledge, and experience with DLP. This on-site role offers growth and hands-on data privacy opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in data security, privacy, or information protection.
• Knowledge of data security principles including encryption, access control, and data masking.
• Familiarity with POPIA and data protection regulations.
• Experience with DLP tools and security monitoring solutions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and strategies.
• Develop and enforce policies for data access control, classification, and handling.
• Monitor data flows and system logs for unauthorized access or data exfiltration attempts.
• Manage encryption technologies for data at rest and in transit.
• Conduct regular data security risk assessments and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Assist in incident response activities related to data breaches or compromises.

Skills

Data security

Access control

Encryption

Data masking

DLP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

DLP tools

Security monitoring

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Data Security Specialist to protect sensitive information within their Upington operations. This role focuses on implementing and enforcing policies and technical controls that safeguard data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You will work closely with IT teams to manage data access, encryption, and security monitoring, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. This on-site position is crucial for maintaining the trust of clients and stakeholders by ensuring the highest standards of data security are upheld within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage data loss prevention (DLP) solutions and strategies.
• Develop and enforce policies for data access control, classification, and handling.
• Monitor data flows and system logs for unauthorized access or data exfiltration attempts.
• Manage encryption technologies for data at rest and in transit.
• Conduct regular data security risk assessments and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Assist in incident response activities related to data breaches or compromises.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in data security , privacy, or information protection.
• Knowledge of data security principles, including encryption, access control, and data masking.
• Familiarity with data protection regulations such as POPIA.
• Experience with DLP tools and security monitoring solutions.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle management and security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• On-site work environment offering stability and team synergy.
• Opportunities for specialization in data privacy and protection.
• Career development support and training.
• Essential role in safeguarding organizational and client data.