Remote Information Security Leader - Protect & Innovate

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an Information Security Officer to lead day-to-day security controls, incident response, and regulatory compliance for a fully remote team with connections to Bloemfontein. You will work independently with global cross‑functional teams to safeguard digital assets and drive risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity, and can communicate effectively in a remote setting while implementing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in information security, with at least 2 years in a similar officer capacity.
• Experience with security tools like SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and EDR.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Monitor security systems for threats and respond effectively to security incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and industry security standards.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees.
• Manage security-related projects and initiatives from inception to completion.

Skills

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Network security

Data protection

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

EDR

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an Information Security Officer to lead day-to-day security controls, incident response, and regulatory compliance for a fully remote team with connections to Bloemfontein. You will work independently with global cross‑functional teams to safeguard digital assets and drive risk mitigation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity, and can communicate effectively in a remote setting while implementing