Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist — On-Site Kimberley

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund contribution

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist in Kimberley, Northern Cape, to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing robust security measures within a large industrial context.

The candidate should have a solid cybersecurity background, risk management experience, and hands-on SIEM and network security expertise. On-site work in a mining environment offers opportunities for professional growth and impactful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in an information security role.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM systems.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls to protect company assets and data.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Monitor network traffic and systems for security anomalies and respond to alerts.
• Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Manage security hardware and software, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees across departments.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of security documentation and policies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security into all IT lifecycle phases.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Incident handling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

Firewall technologies

IDS/IPS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist in Kimberley, Northern Cape, to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and managing robust security measures within a large industrial context.

The candidate should have a solid cybersecurity background, risk management experience, and hands-on SIEM and network security expertise. On-site work in a mining environment offers opportunities for professional growth and impactful