Remote Junior Information Security Analyst Intern

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on training

Remote work

Career opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a motivated Junior Information Security Analyst for a fully remote internship. You will work under experienced security professionals, assisting with daily security operations, monitoring, and basic incident response.

This role is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing IT security, offering hands-on experience with security tools, documentation, and best practices while contributing to our startup's secure products.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in cybersecurity.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring security events and logs under supervision.
• Support basic incident response activities.
• Help perform security scans and vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain security documentation and procedures.
• Learn and apply security tools used by the team.
• Contribute to security awareness initiatives.

Skills

Basic networking knowledge

Operating systems knowledge

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng is seeking a motivated Junior Information Security Analyst for a fully remote internship. You will work under experienced security professionals, assisting with daily security operations, monitoring, and basic incident response.

This role is ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing IT security, offering hands-on experience with security tools, documentation, and best practices while contributing to our startup's secure products.