Information Security Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training and certification opportuni­t

Career progression in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join our client’s Richards Bay team. You will implement security controls, monitor systems for threats, and respond to incidents to protect critical assets.

The role offers opportunities to grow in a stable industrial environment, with exposure to diverse security challenges in a coastal South African hub. You should hold a relevant degree and 2–4 years of hands-on security experience, with knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and SIEM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2–4 years hands-on information security experience.
• Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus solutions.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and basic SIEM understanding.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls to protect network infrastructure, systems, and data.
• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM tools to detect and respond to potential security threats.
• Assist in vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses.
• Support the development and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support on security best practices to IT staff and end-users.
• Participate in security incident response activities, including investigation and documentation.

Skills

Network security

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Policy enforcement

Security awareness

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelors in IT/CS

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewall management

VPNs

Antivirus solutions

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Information Security Specialist to join their team in Richards Bay . This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the organization's information assets. You will be involved in implementing security controls, monitoring systems for threats, and responding to security incidents. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in information security within a stable industry, contributing to the protection of vital operational systems in a key industrial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls to protect network infrastructure, systems, and data.
• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM tools to detect and respond to potential security threats.
• Assist in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Support the development and enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support on security best practices to IT staff and end-users.
• Participate in security incident response activities, including investigation and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in an information security role.
• Familiarity with network security concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and antivirus solutions.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and basic understanding of SIEM platforms.
• Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to continuous learning in the cybersecurity domain.

Benefits

• Attractive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional training and certification acquisition.
• Stable work environment with clear career progression paths in Richards Bay .
• Exposure to diverse security challenges in an industrial setting.