Remote InfoSec Specialist: EDR & SIEM Expert

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,464,000 - 2,114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Home office budget

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring an Information Security Specialist for a fully remote role. You will implement security controls, respond to incidents, and maintain compliance across a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of information security experience, strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and proficiency with EDR and SIEM tools. Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5 years of information security experience with risk management.
• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat vectors, and mitigations.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences.
• Proficient with remote collaboration tools and a self-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security tools and technologies (EDR, SIEM).
• Conduct security awareness training for employees, especially for remote work.
• Investigate security alerts, perform forensic analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain security documentation like policies and incident response plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet security requirements for new projects.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and identify gaps with improvements.

Skills

Information security

Remote collaboration tools

Communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Job description

Placements24 is hiring an Information Security Specialist for a fully remote role. You will implement security controls, respond to incidents, and maintain compliance across a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of information security experience, strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and proficiency with EDR and SIEM tools. Excellent communication and collaboration in a remote environment are essential.