Information Security Consultant

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,661,000 - 2,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Contract-based engagement

Diverse project opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Information Security Consultant on a contract basis. You will assess security risks, advise on secure IT designs, and help implement improvements across diverse projects while working remotely from your location.

The role requires deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment, penetration testing, and vulnerability management, with familiarity with GDPR and POPIA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security consulting or advisory roles.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and threat landscapes.
• Expertise in security risk assessment, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with cloud security, data privacy regulations (GDPR, POPIA), and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and client liaison skills, especially remote engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and remediation strategies.
• Advise on the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and review security policies, standards, and procedures for clients.
• Assist clients in achieving compliance with relevant security regulations and frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on threat modeling, risk management, and security architecture.
• Deliver technical reports and presentations to stakeholders on security findings and recommendations.

Skills

Information security

Risk assessment

Penetration testing

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Client liaison

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant to provide expert guidance and strategic advice on a contract basis. This role involves assessing security risks, recommending solutions, and assisting with the implementation of security improvements for various projects and systems. You will work independently or as part of a project team, leveraging your deep knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and emerging threats. This is a flexible opportunity for a seasoned professional to apply their skills to diverse security challenges, working remotely from their preferred location.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
• Advise on the design and implementation of secure IT infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and review security policies, standards, and procedures for clients.
• Assist clients in achieving compliance with relevant security regulations and frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on threat modeling, risk management, and security architecture.
• Deliver technical reports and presentations to stakeholders on security findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Information Security Consultant or in a similar advisory role.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and threat landscapes.
• Expertise in security risk assessment, penetration testing, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with cloud security, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA), and compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable liaising with clients remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive contract rates.
• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging security projects.
• Potential for long-term engagements based on performance.
• Utilize your expertise to drive significant security improvements for various organizations.