Remote Information Security Analyst

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Flexible remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Analyst to join a distributed team supporting South Africa. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets from a remote location.

As a fully remote employee, you will work independently, leveraging technology to protect our digital environment, collaborating with colleagues across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field.
• 2-4 years in information security analysis or similar.
• Familiarity with SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus) for threats.
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify suspicious activity and breaches.
• Respond to incidents and coordinate remediation with stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend security controls improvements.
• Develop and maintain security awareness training materials for employees.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and standards.

Skills

SIEM tools

Vulnerability scanning

Incident response

Threat analysis

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Analyst to join their distributed team, supporting operations across South Africa. This role is critical for monitoring security systems, analyzing threats, and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets. As a fully remote employee, you will work independently, leveraging technology to protect our digital environment from cyber threats, collaborating virtually with colleagues across different regions. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to a robust cybersecurity framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, for potential threats.
• Analyze security logs and alerts to identify suspicious activities and potential security breaches.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents, coordinating remediation efforts with relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations for improving security controls and processes.
• Develop and maintain security awareness training materials for employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in information security analysis or a related cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools , vulnerability scanning, and incident response procedures.
• Strong understanding of common security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective remote collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Flexible remote work arrangements, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in cybersecurity.
• A supportive virtual team culture focused on collaboration and shared success.