Remote Aviation Cybersecurity Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a premier aviation technology firm to recruit a Remote Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst. The role supports a global, remote-first team protecting critical aviation systems and data.

You will monitor threats across aviation networks, conduct vulnerability assessments, and help maintain regulatory compliance. The position offers flexibility, exposure to cutting-edge security challenges, and the opportunity to impact operations from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze network traffic and security logs for suspicious activities and potential cyber threats within aviation systems.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on aviation-related software, hardware, and networks.
• Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices tailored to the aviation industry.
• Respond to security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams and external stakeholders to ensure the security of aviation data and infrastructure.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies relevant to aviation.
• Prepare detailed reports on security posture, incident analysis, and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness training for aviation personnel.
• Ensure compliance with relevant aviation cybersecurity regulations and standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security concepts

Incident response

Independent remote work

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Vulnerability scanning tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Placements24 partners with a premier aviation technology firm to recruit a Remote Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst. The role supports a global, remote-first team protecting critical aviation systems and data.

You will monitor threats across aviation networks, conduct vulnerability assessments, and help maintain regulatory compliance. The position offers flexibility, exposure to cutting-edge security challenges, and the opportunity to impact operations from anywhere.