Hybrid InfoSec Specialist - Protect & Secure Digital Assets

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Modern Cape Town office

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA, is seeking an Information Security Specialist for a hybrid role blending office collaboration with remote work. You will protect digital infrastructure and sensitive data while working with multiple departments to strengthen security posture.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in CS/IT, 2–4 years in information security, and practical experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of information security or related IT experience.
• Knowledge of security principles, networks, and common vulnerabilities.
• Experience with firewalls, antivirus, and IDS/IPS.
• Familiar with security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls to protect assets.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Monitor logs for suspicious activity and breaches.
• Respond to incidents with remediation plans.
• Assist in information security policies and procedures.
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Collaborate with IT on system hardening and secure configuration.
• Stay updated on threats and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of security solutions.

Skills

Security principles

Network protocols

Vulnerabilities knowledge

Security tools

Security frameworks

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus software

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA, is seeking an Information Security Specialist for a hybrid role blending office collaboration with remote work. You will protect digital infrastructure and sensitive data while working with multiple departments to strengthen security posture.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in CS/IT, 2–4 years in information security, and practical experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and compliance frameworks.