Information Security Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health coverage

Training and certifications

Company-provided laptop and phone

Stable working environment

Job summary

The Centurion-based organization is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join an established IT team. You will implement and maintain security controls to protect information assets, work with IT operations to ensure policy compliance, and contribute to a secure computing environment through proactive monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

This hands-on role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity and 2–3 years in information security, familiarity with ISO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in an information security role.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Knowledge of common security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency with security monitoring tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, and access control.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for threats and anomalies.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate, and document findings and remediation actions.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security awareness training for employees.
• Support IT in implementing security measures for new systems and applications.

Skills

Security monitoring tools

Threat detection

Incident response

Information security

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus software

Access control systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and detail-oriented Information Security Specialist to join their established team in Centurion . In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls to protect the company's information assets. You will work closely with IT operations to ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to a secure computing environment through proactive monitoring, threat detection, and response activities. This position requires a hands-on approach to security operations within a structured corporate setting, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of critical business data.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions including firewalls, antivirus software, and access control systems.
• Monitor network traffic and system logs for security threats and anomalies.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and document findings and remediation actions.
• Assist in the development and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security awareness training for employees.
• Support IT in implementing security measures for new systems and applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in an information security role.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Knowledge of common security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency in using security monitoring tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for specialized security training and certifications.
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone.
• A stable and professional working environment.