Remote Aviation Cyber Defense Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,306,000 - 1,796,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Professional training

Aviation cybersecurity projects

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 client, a forward-thinking aviation technology firm near Port Elizabeth, is seeking a skilled Remote Aviation Cybersecurity Specialist. You will protect aviation IT infrastructure, develop security measures, conduct assessments, and respond to incidents from your home office.

The role emphasizes robust security design, vulnerability testing, and proactive threat intelligence in a fully remote setup within the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity with focus on network security and threat analysis.
• Proven experience with security frameworks, tools, and protocols (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Understanding of aviation IT infrastructure and associated security risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage cybersecurity strategies and policies for aviation IT systems.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits.
• Monitor network traffic and security logs for suspicious activities and respond to security incidents promptly.
• Design and implement security measures to protect aviation data and intellectual property.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies relevant to aviation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security

Threat analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

Placements24 client, a forward-thinking aviation technology firm near Port Elizabeth, is seeking a skilled Remote Aviation Cybersecurity Specialist. You will protect aviation IT infrastructure, develop security measures, conduct assessments, and respond to incidents from your home office.

The role emphasizes robust security design, vulnerability testing, and proactive threat intelligence in a fully remote setup within the aviation sector.