Information Security Lead

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional training

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Lead to spearhead security initiatives and guide a distributed team. This remote role focuses on defining security roadmaps and implementing advanced measures to protect critical assets.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in information security with leadership experience, strong knowledge of ISO 27001/NIST, and relevant CISSP/CISM/GIAC certifications are desirable. Join us to shape the security future from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the information security team, providing technical direction and fostering professional development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the management of security technologies, including firewalls, SIEM, DLP, and endpoint protection.
• Drive incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security breaches.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability management programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Information security

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Security/CS

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

DLP

Endpoint protection

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Information Security Lead to spearhead their security initiatives, operating remotely. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of guiding a team, defining security roadmaps, and implementing advanced security measures to protect the organization’s critical assets. You will be instrumental in establishing and enforcing security policies, managing security projects, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership acumen, extensive knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, and a proven ability to manage complex security challenges in a distributed workforce. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the security future of the company from any location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the information security team, providing technical direction and fostering professional development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the management of security technologies, including firewalls, SIEM, DLP, and endpoint protection.
• Drive incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security breaches.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability management programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in information security, with at least 2 years in a leadership or lead role.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional training.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate in a critical security function.