Remote IT Security Specialist & Cyber Threat Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Fully remote work environment

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional development and security‑

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to join their cybersecurity team. This fully remote role allows you to safeguard digital assets from anywhere in South Africa, focusing on threat monitoring, risk management, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of IT security experience, a strong understanding of network security, and relevant certifications. You will work with security tools, CI/CD processes, and cross-functional teams to maintain a secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT security or cybersecurity analysis.
• Hands-on knowledge of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM) for real-time threats.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and tests.
• Develop security policies and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Respond to incidents, investigate root causes, contain breaches, and coordinate recovery.
• Provide guidance to IT teams on security-related matters.
• Manage and configure security tools to stay up-to-date.
• Deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Stay informed on emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• Assist in disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with external security vendors as needed.

Skills

Network security

Incident response

Threat detection

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT/Cybersecurity)

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Endpoint security

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Security Specialist to join their cybersecurity team. This fully remote role allows you to safeguard digital assets from anywhere in South Africa, focusing on threat monitoring, risk management, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of IT security experience, a strong understanding of network security, and relevant certifications. You will work with security tools, CI/CD processes, and cross-functional teams to maintain a secure