Remote Senior Network Security Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Security Specialist to join our team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect our distributed infrastructure from evolving threats.

Key duties include conducting vulnerability assessments, performing penetration testing, monitoring network activity, and enforcing security policies while guiding staff on security best practices in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years of network security or cybersecurity operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols and frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security measures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Monitor network traffic and respond to security incidents.
• Develop security policies and educate staff.

Skills

7+ years exp

Threat intel

Security protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability scanners

Threat detection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Network Security Specialist to join our team in a fully remote capacity. You will design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect our distributed infrastructure from evolving threats.

Key duties include conducting vulnerability assessments, performing penetration testing, monitoring network activity, and enforcing security policies while guiding staff on security best practices in a global environment.