Remote Information Security Auditor & Compliance Specialist

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Home office allowance

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Auditor to lead IT audits and security assessments for a global client base. You will evaluate IT controls, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations while ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other standards.

This fully remote role allows flexible hours and collaboration with a distributed team. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of IT audit or information security experience, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 3-5 years of IT audit, information security, or risk management experience.
• Solid understanding of IT audit principles and frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT audits and security assessments for clients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.
• Assess compliance with regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS).
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to clients and management.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

IT audit knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Accounting

Tools

CobIT

ISO 27001

NIST

Audit management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Auditor to lead IT audits and security assessments for a global client base. You will evaluate IT controls, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations while ensuring compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other standards.

This fully remote role allows flexible hours and collaboration with a distributed team. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of IT audit or information security experience, strong analytical and