Hybrid Cybersecurity Specialist — Protect & Respond

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonuses

Hybrid work

Health & wellness

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist for a hybrid role in Welkom. You will implement and maintain security controls, monitor networks and logs, and respond to incidents to minimize impact. The position supports growth through training and certifications.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments, participate in threat hunting, and help update security policies to align with evolving threats. A collaborative team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 2–4 years of cybersecurity or information security experience.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls (firewalls, antivirus, IDS/IPS).
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for threats.
• Respond to security incidents; conduct forensic analysis and remediation.

Skills

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Network protocols

Analytical thinking

Cybersecurity certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist for a hybrid role in Welkom. You will implement and maintain security controls, monitor networks and logs, and respond to incidents to minimize impact. The position supports growth through training and certifications.

You will conduct vulnerability assessments, participate in threat hunting, and help update security policies to align with evolving threats. A collaborative team environment awaits.