Remote InfoSec Analyst - Threat & Incident Response

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Analyst for a fully remote role within a global tech organization. You will monitor logs, investigate incidents, and contribute to security policies with a focus on safeguarding data and systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity, 3+ years' experience, and familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability tools. Strong communication and remote-work discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field.
• At least 3 years of information security experience.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, OS, and security principles.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and antivirus solutions.
• Familiarity with vulnerability assessment tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+) are a plus.
• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and analyze logs for suspicious activities and threats.
• Investigate security incidents, determine root causes, and recommend remediation actions.
• Assist in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Respond to security alerts and manage incident response activities.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security best practices.
• Prepare regular reports on security status, incidents, and trends.
• Assist in security awareness training initiatives.
• Maintain documentation of security controls and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Remote work independently

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Antivirus solutions

Vulnerability assessment tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Analyst for a fully remote role within a global tech organization. You will monitor logs, investigate incidents, and contribute to security policies with a focus on safeguarding data and systems.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity, 3+ years' experience, and familiarity with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability tools. Strong communication and remote-work discipline are essential.