Proactive Vulnerability Management Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Information Security Analyst specializing in Vulnerability Management. The role is primarily remote, enabling you to contribute to security operations from your location.

You will identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across the IT landscape, ensuring timely remediation and reducing the attack surface. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in information security, hands-on experience with Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7, and familiarity with risk assessment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field.
• 2+ years of information security experience with vulnerability management or security operations.
• Hands-on with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7).
• Strong understanding of Windows/Linux, networks and IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability scans across network, systems, and applications.
• Analyze scan results and assess risk, impact, and exploitability.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact.
• Coordinate remediation with IT teams to ensure timely patches and configuration changes.
• Develop vulnerability management reports and dashboards for management.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Security

Certifications: CompTIA Security+

Certifications: CEH

Tools

Nessus

Qualys

Rapid7

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Information Security Analyst specializing in Vulnerability Management. The role is primarily remote, enabling you to contribute to security operations from your location.

You will identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across the IT landscape, ensuring timely remediation and reducing the attack surface. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in information security, hands-on experience with Nessus/Qualys/Rapid7, and familiarity with risk assessment