Remote Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Professional development support

Cybersecurity training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst to join a remote-first operations team. You will protect critical aviation systems, monitor for threats, and respond to incidents that could affect flight operations or passenger data.

You will implement security measures, conduct vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT and aviation operations to embed security into system design. This role offers maximum flexibility with a fully remote setup and opportunities to work on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with specific experience in network security, intrusion detection, and incident response.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and technologies relevant to critical infrastructure.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and vulnerability scanning software.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aviation networks and systems for security breaches, suspicious activities, and potential threats.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust cybersecurity policies and procedures for aviation systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on critical aviation IT infrastructure.
• Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, implementing containment and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT and aviation operations teams to integrate security best practices into system design and development.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities specific to the aviation industry.

Skills

Analytical skills

Incident response

Network security

Threat detection

Security policy implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst to join a remote-first operations team. You will protect critical aviation systems, monitor for threats, and respond to incidents that could affect flight operations or passenger data.

You will implement security measures, conduct vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with IT and aviation operations to embed security into system design. This role offers maximum flexibility with a fully remote setup and opportunities to work on