Information Security Officer

SUMMARY:

Our client is in search of a highly skilled and detail-oriented Information Security Officer with experience in safeguarding organizational information and systems. Expertise in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to protect against cyber threats. 

What you’ll do:

POSITION INFO:

Our client is in search of a highly skilled and detail-oriented Information Security Officer with experience in safeguarding organizational information and systems. Expertise in developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs to protect against cyber threats. 

What you’ll do:

The candidate will be responsible for the overall planning, governance, and successful delivery of the companies Cyber Security Strategy.

• Develop and Implement Cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Build and manage a strong team capable of managing cyber risks and responding to day-to-day threats.
• Establish strong governance and assurance controls and processes to continuously measure and improve coverage and operating
  effectiveness of controls.Perform period risk assessments to proactively identity and mitigate cyber risks.
• Engage with business units to ensure consistent application of cybersecurity controls across all business processes, projects, and
  technology systems.
• Partner with stakeholders across business units to cultivate a strong culture of cyber security at all levels, underpinned by a
  comprehensive ICS training and awareness plan.
• Measure and Monitor Cybersecurity risk profile and posture and report to appropriate committees and stakeholders.
• Monitor local regulatory and technical developments to ensure that cybersecurity policies are in line with these developments and engage.
• Participate and represent cybersecurity risks in various committees and forums to provide updates and influence positive outcomes for the
  business.
• Support audits (External and Internal) and reviews including regulatory reviews.
• Conduct Security assessment.
• Development of educational programs in security awareness.
• Educating staff about security software and best practices for information security.

Your expertise:

• 5 years’ experience in Cyber Security.
• Framework Knowledge of Security best practices (CIA/ITIL/NIST/ISO).
• Experience with implementing Policies and controls.
• Experience with Cloud computing security.
• Must have experience in developing and implementation of Cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Planning, governance, and successful delivery of the companies Cyber Security Strategy.

Qualifications required:

• Matric relevant tertiary qualification.
• One or more of the below certifications would be advantageous:
  
  • CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
  • CISM: Certified Information Security Manager KPAs

Skills attribute:

• Ability to work with and influence remote teams.
• Ability to educate a nontechnical audience about various security measures.
• Strong planning, communication (written and verbal), presentation, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems

Cognitive:

• Reasoning: Quick evaluator of facts vs ideas or theory
• Analytical, methodical and logical thinker
• Intuitive and innovative problem solver
• Application: using ideas or knowledge in new areas
• Acute attention to detail

Behavioural:

• Goal setting and planning
• Process driven.
• Effective communicator
• Well-developed resource management skills
• Ability to effectively engage both senior and junior staff.
• Ability to cope with and handle variable workload.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Well-developed inter-personal skills
• Able to self-correct and be flexible / adapt to change.
• Highly ethical and honest

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent Position
• Location: Remote but able to commute to the office when required