Remote Information Security Specialist

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 979,000 - 1,632,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Specialist to join a globally distributed team. The role focuses on proactive threat detection, incident response, and policy enforcement in a fully remote setting, with autonomy over workload.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in information security, familiarity with security frameworks, and hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and SIEM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 2–4 years of information security or cybersecurity experience.
• Familiarity with common security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and SIEM.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and analyze alerts to identify threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Assist in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Support incident response activities including investigation, containment, and eradication.
• Educate employees on security best practices and awareness training.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Security frameworks knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Antivirus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Specialist to join their globally distributed team, supporting operations that impact Polokwane . This role is integral to the protection of the company's digital assets and sensitive data through proactive threat detection, incident response, and security policy enforcement. As a remote-first position, you will have the autonomy to manage your workload and contribute to a secure environment from anywhere. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated security professional to advance their career in a flexible, fully remote setting while making a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and analyze alerts to identify and respond to potential threats.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans of internal and external systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and eradication.
• Educate employees on security best practices and awareness training.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security controls and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an information security or cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with common security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and SIEM systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.