Remote Information Security Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,818,000 - 2,644,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Global health benefits

Paid time off and flexible hours

Professional development budget

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Information Security Engineer to join a global team, designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced security solutions from anywhere. You will safeguard digital infrastructure and drive robust security protocols while supporting a remote-first culture.

Ideally, you have 5+ years of hands-on security engineering experience, strong cloud security expertise, and proficiency in scripting to automate processes and responses to threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field related to information security.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in information security engineering or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of network and cloud security across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Proficiency in scripting and security automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure including firewalls and VPNs.
• Develop and automate security processes for vulnerability management and incident response.
• Configure security tools across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT to embed security across the system lifecycle.
• Stay current with threats and technologies, proposing proactive measures.

Skills

Network security

Cloud security

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

Security automation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Remote Information Security Engineer to join their global team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of state-of-the-art security solutions. You will be instrumental in protecting our client's digital infrastructure, developing robust security protocols, and responding to cyber threats. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled engineer who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about cybersecurity, working within a company that embraces distributed teams and cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and VPNs.
• Develop and automate security processes for vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Configure and maintain security tools and platforms across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scans to identify and address weaknesses.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to integrate security into the entire system lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies, proposing proactive measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in information security engineering or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and system hardening.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and security automation tools.
• Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Budget for professional development, including certifications and training.
• Opportunity to work with a global, diverse, and talented team in a remote-first culture.