Remote ICS/OT Cybersecurity Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Annual performance-based bonus

Medical aid and retirement savings

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Specialist with a cybersecurity focus to secure industrial control networks (ICS/OT) for clients across sectors. The role combines electrical engineering expertise with advanced cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability assessment and incident response, in a fully remote setting within South Africa.

You will design security measures for OT networks, mentor engineers, and stay ahead of evolving threats while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical engineering or IT/OT security, with a strong focus on industrial cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage cybersecurity strategies for ICS/OT environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on networked electrical systems.
• Design and deploy security measures including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption for OT networks.
• Monitor network traffic and logs for breaches; respond to incidents.
• Develop and enforce security policies for remote access and data protection.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams for a unified cybersecurity approach.
• Provide guidance and training on cybersecurity best practices.
• Stay updated with threats and technologies relevant to industrial control systems.

Skills

Industrial cybersecurity

ICS/OT security

Threat modeling

Incident response

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering/CS/Info Security

Tools

SIEM platforms

Security monitoring tools

Industrial protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Specialist with a cybersecurity focus to secure industrial control networks (ICS/OT) for clients across sectors. The role combines electrical engineering expertise with advanced cybersecurity practices, including vulnerability assessment and incident response, in a fully remote setting within South Africa.

You will design security measures for OT networks, mentor engineers, and stay ahead of evolving threats while ensuring compliance with