Industrial IT/OT Security Specialist - Onsite

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Vor Ort; ZAR 500.000 - 800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and dental care

Retirement savings plan

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development and certs

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is seeking an Information Security Specialist to bolster security defenses across IT and OT systems. The role is on-site in a critical industrial environment and requires hands-on expertise in security controls, incident response, and safeguarding digital assets.

You will implement and maintain security measures, conduct assessments and tests, train staff, and collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security into design and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or 3–5 years of equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years in information security with OT/ICS exposure preferred.
• Hands-on with SIEM, firewalls, scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and cybersecurity principles.
• Strong analytical and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Implement and manage security controls for IT and OT systems, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and antivirus solutions.
• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
• Monitor security alerts and logs, investigate potential security incidents, and implement effective response measures.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide security awareness training to employees.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into system design and deployment.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies relevant to the industrial sector.
• Participate in security audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

SIEM

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanning

Endpoint protection

ICS/OT security

NIST framework

Incident response

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM platforms

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint protection software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is seeking an Information Security Specialist to bolster security defenses across IT and OT systems. The role is on-site in a critical industrial environment and requires hands-on expertise in security controls, incident response, and safeguarding digital assets.

You will implement and maintain security measures, conduct assessments and tests, train staff, and collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security into design and