Remote InfoSec Specialist | Protect & Train

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position with work-life 2

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist for a fully remote role, supporting operations nationwide. You will protect information assets through implementing and managing security controls, conducting vulnerability management, and enforcing security policies.

This is a remote-first opportunity with flexibility and opportunities to impact security posture. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of information security experience, strong communication skills for a remote environment,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in information security.
• Proficiency with vulnerability management tools and methodologies.
• Solid understanding of security principles (access control, cryptography, network security).
• Experience creating security awareness content for remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and manage remediation.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programs.
• Assist in development, enforcement of information security policies and procedures.
• Monitor security systems and respond to alerts, escalate when needed.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to risk mitigation strategies.
• Support IT in maintaining security of networks, systems and applications.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Security awareness

Remote communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Specialist for a fully remote role, supporting operations nationwide. You will protect information assets through implementing and managing security controls, conducting vulnerability management, and enforcing security policies.

This is a remote-first opportunity with flexibility and opportunities to impact security posture. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of information security experience, strong communication skills for a remote environment,