Information Security Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Supportive team in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a knowledgeable Information Security Specialist to join their dynamic team. You will implement security controls, monitor threats, and respond to incidents to protect critical assets across the organization.

The role offers opportunities for growth within a security-first culture in Gauteng, with a focus on improving policies, conducting risk assessments, and delivering security awareness training to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in information security or a closely related field.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and common threats.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions such as firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Monitor security alerts and system logs for signs of compromise or policy violations.
• Respond to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and recovery efforts.
• Assist in developing and updating information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

Skills

Security management

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Policy development

Security awareness

Vulnerability assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

Firewalls

Antivirus

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Information Security Specialist to join their dynamic team in Soweto . This role is essential for maintaining and enhancing the organization's cybersecurity posture. You will be involved in implementing security controls, monitoring for threats, and responding to security incidents to protect critical assets. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated security professional to grow their career and contribute to a safer digital environment in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security solutions such as firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems.
• Monitor security alerts and system logs for signs of compromise or policy violations.
• Respond to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and recovery efforts.
• Assist in developing and updating information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees.
• Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in information security or a closely related field.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and common threats.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team in Soweto .
• Contribute to a critical function protecting organizational data.
• Be part of a growing organization committed to security excellence.