Remote InfoSec & Threat Defense Specialist

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Specialist to join its distributed team. You will bolster defenses, identify and mitigate cyber threats, and manage security incidents while maintaining industry compliance.

This remote-first role offers autonomy to manage your day and collaborate with global teams to uphold top security standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in IT or Cybersecurity, 3–5 years in information security, experience with firewalls, VPNs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity.
• 3–5 years of hands-on information security experience.
• Proficiency with firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection.
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure or GCP) recommended.
• Strong risk management and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage security controls and policies.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents; coordinate containment and recovery.
• Monitor network traffic and logs using SIEM tools.
• Stay updated on threats and technologies to improve security posture.
• Collaborate with IT teams to secure deployments and operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

VPNs

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

SIEM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Specialist to join its distributed team. You will bolster defenses, identify and mitigate cyber threats, and manage security incidents while maintaining industry compliance.

This remote-first role offers autonomy to manage your day and collaborate with global teams to uphold top security standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in IT or Cybersecurity, 3–5 years in information security, experience with firewalls, VPNs,