Senior Network Security Specialist

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Security Specialist to join their team in a completely remote capacity. This critical role is responsible for safeguarding our client's network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. You will design, implement, and manage robust security solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and respond to security incidents. The ideal candidate is a proactive security expert with a deep understanding of network protocols, security best practices, and threat intelligence, committed to maintaining the highest levels of data protection and network integrity in a distributed team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint security solutions.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities and respond promptly to security incidents.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures across the organization.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network security or cybersecurity operations.
• Strong knowledge of security protocols, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and best practices.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and threat detection platforms.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office equipment and professional development courses.
• Opportunity to work with a talented team on challenging security initiatives.