Information Security Lead

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Full remote work flexibility

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Home office setup allowance

401(k) with employer matching

Opportunity to lead in a critical role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Lead to spearhead security initiatives on a fully remote basis. The ideal candidate will guide a distributed team, define security roadmaps, and implement advanced protections for critical assets.

You will establish security policies, manage projects, and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization. The role requires strong leadership, extensive cybersecurity knowledge, and the ability to shape the security future of the company from any

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in information security with leadership experience.
• Experience developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong knowledge of threat intelligence, incident response, and risk management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, 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 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 thinking

Communication

Risk management

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

SIEM

Job description

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.