Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Information Security Engineer to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will implement, manage, and monitor security solutions to protect digital infrastructure and data, identify threats, and ensure system integrity and availability.

Responsibilities include deploying security tech (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM), monitoring for incidents, conducting vulnerability tests, automating security tasks, and refining security policies for a robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on information security engineering or operations.
• Proficiency with security tools: network, endpoint, cloud security.
• Experience scripting for security automation (Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, SIEM).
• Monitor security infrastructure for anomalies, threats, and incidents.
• Perform vulnerability scanning and pen testing; assist remediation.
• Develop security automation scripts to improve efficiency.
• Respond to and investigate security alerts and incidents; drive timely resolution.
• Contribute to security policies and procedures refinement.

Skills

Network security

Endpoint security

Cloud security

Security automation

Python

Bash

Incident response

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Cloud security tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and technically adept Information Security Engineer to join their globally distributed, fully remote team. This role is critical in implementing, managing, and monitoring security solutions to protect the organization's digital infrastructure and sensitive data. You will work on the front lines of cybersecurity defense, identifying and mitigating threats, and ensuring the integrity and availability of our systems. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge security technologies, and the chance to contribute to a robust and evolving security program.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and SIEM solutions.
• Monitor security infrastructure for anomalies, threats, and potential security incidents.
• Perform regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, and assist in remediation efforts.
• Develop and implement security automation scripts to improve efficiency and response times.
• Respond to and investigate security alerts and incidents, providing timely resolution.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in information security engineering or operations.
• Proficiency with security tools and technologies, including network security, endpoint security, and cloud security concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for security automation.
• Strong understanding of security principles, threat landscapes, and incident response methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Access to advanced security tools and platforms.