Hybrid Information Security Engineer - Protect & Innovate

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a technically adept Information Security Engineer in Polokwane to design, implement, and manage security solutions in a hybrid work setup. The role emphasizes protecting digital assets and contributing to a proactive security strategy.

The candidate will monitor systems, perform vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT teams to embed security best practices across deployments while pursuing professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in information security engineering or a related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with network security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS), endpoint security solutions, and SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, network protocols, and common security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, and maintain security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.
• Monitor security systems for threats and anomalies, and participate in incident response activities.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential weaknesses.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including network diagrams and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security best practices into deployments and operations.
• Assist in evaluating and deploying new security tools and technologies.

Skills

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

SIEM

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a technically adept Information Security Engineer in Polokwane to design, implement, and manage security solutions in a hybrid work setup. The role emphasizes protecting digital assets and contributing to a proactive security strategy.

The candidate will monitor systems, perform vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT teams to embed security best practices across deployments while pursuing professional certifications.