Information Security Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer in Bloemfontein to manage security operations, implement policies, and protect critical data. You will collaborate with IT teams, conduct audits, and respond to incidents to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability across systems and networks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in information security, with hands-on experience in monitoring tools, incident response, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT security roles.
• Knowledge of security best practices, network security, and data privacy principles.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and incident response procedures.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements relevant to the industry.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks.
• Manage and monitor security systems, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Respond to security incidents, breaches, and coordinate recovery efforts.
• Provide security awareness training to employees and promote a culture of security consciousness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards.

Skills

Information security

Security policies

Audits and incident response

Network security

Compliance requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Security monitoring tools

Firewalls

Antivirus/IDS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Information Security Officer to manage and oversee their security operations in Bloemfontein . This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining security policies and procedures to protect company information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. You will work closely with IT teams to ensure the security of systems and networks, conduct regular audits, and respond to security incidents. This is an essential role for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical data within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks.
• Manage and monitor security systems, including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Respond to security incidents, breaches, and coordinate recovery efforts.
• Provide security awareness training to employees and promote a culture of security consciousness.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT security roles.
• Knowledge of security best practices, network security, and data privacy principles.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and incident response procedures.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements relevant to the industry.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Stable work environment in Bloemfontein with a focus on long-term employee growth.