Senior Information Security Architect: Threat & Incident Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + incentives

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to join their team in Mahikeng. You will architect, implement, and manage advanced security solutions to protect critical information assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading incident response, conducting risk assessments and threat modeling, and developing security policies across IT and business units. You will stay ahead of emerging threats and work to embed best practices that strengthen the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity or related field.
• 6+ years of professional information security experience.
• Strong knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Experience with SIEM, vulnerability management, and pentesting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage security solutions (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption).
• Perform risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability programs.
• Lead incident response and corrective actions.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Advise IT teams on security best practices and emerging threats.

Skills

Information security

Network security

Endpoint security

Security architecture

SIEM

Vulnerability management

Threat modeling

Penetration testing

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Encryption

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist to join their team in Mahikeng. You will architect, implement, and manage advanced security solutions to protect critical information assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading incident response, conducting risk assessments and threat modeling, and developing security policies across IT and business units. You will stay ahead of emerging threats and work to embed best practices that strengthen the