Hybrid Cybersecurity Analyst for Critical Systems

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks an Information Security Specialist to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, support security controls, and help safeguard critical infrastructure. The role offers a hybrid work model with some remote work, based in Polokwane.

Required are 2–5 years in information security, knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessment tools, and familiarity with ISO 27001 or NIST. Strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of information security experience.
• Good understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools and methodologies.
• Knowledge of security best practices and frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good communication.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining information security controls and technologies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on systems and networks.
• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential incidents.
• Support development and enforcement of security policies and procedures.
• Participate in security awareness training initiatives.
• Assist in managing security systems, including firewalls, antivirus, and IDS/IPS.
• Contribute to security incident response planning and execution.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Prepare reports on security status, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security into system lifecycles.

Skills

Information security

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Incident response

Security policies

Security awareness

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Vulnerability scanners

SIEM

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo seeks an Information Security Specialist to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, support security controls, and help safeguard critical infrastructure. The role offers a hybrid work model with some remote work, based in Polokwane.

Required are 2–5 years in information security, knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, vulnerability assessment tools, and familiarity with ISO 27001 or NIST. Strong analytical and teamwork skills are essential.