Information Security Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist to join a distributed security team for remote work. You will monitor security events, analyze incidents, and implement controls to protect sensitive information across all digital environments.

The role emphasizes proactive threat detection, incident analysis, and continuous improvement of security postures, with a focus on collaboration and security excellence in a fully remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/IT or related field.
• 2–4 years hands-on information security experience.
• Familiarity with network security, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls and triage.
• Investigate incidents, analyze root causes, and contribute to remediation plans.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining security technologies and solutions.
• Conduct security awareness training for employees and provide guidance on security best practices.
• Support development of security policies and procedures.
• Assist compliance efforts by documenting adherence to security standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Antivirus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Information Security Specialist to join their distributed security team, working entirely remotely. This role is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the organization's security posture across all its digital environments. You will focus on proactive threat detection, incident analysis, and implementing security controls to protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to vital security efforts from anywhere, while being part of a collaborative and innovative team that values security excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) and perform initial triage.
• Investigate security incidents, analyze root causes, and contribute to the development of remediation plans.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of security technologies and solutions.
• Conduct security awareness training sessions for employees and provide guidance on security best practices.
• Participate in the development and refinement of security policies and procedures.
• Support compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to security standards and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in an information security role.
• Familiarity with security concepts such as network security, cryptography, authentication, and authorization.
• Experience with security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, antivirus) and basic understanding of threat landscapes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for a remote working environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous professional development.