Remote Information Security & Compliance Lead

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Retirement options

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer focused on policy and compliance to join a fully remote team. You will develop and maintain security policies, ensure regulatory alignment (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001), and lead risk assessments and audits for clients and internal stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in information security with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Security, Computer Science, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of information security experience focusing on policy development, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations (POPIA, GDPR).
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2 frameworks and audit processes.
• Experience with risk assessment methodologies and security controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Conduct information security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Manage internal and external security audits and reporting.
• Deliver security awareness training for staff and clients.
• Serve as security contact for internal teams and clients.
• Monitor adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Assist in incident response plan development and execution.
• Stay current with threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes.
• Evaluate security tools and technologies to strengthen compliance posture.
• Maintain comprehensive security documentation and records.

Skills

Policy development

Compliance management

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Audit processes

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

SOC 2

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/CS/Law

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

SOC 2

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer focused on policy and compliance to join a fully remote team. You will develop and maintain security policies, ensure regulatory alignment (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001), and lead risk assessments and audits for clients and internal stakeholders.

The role requires 3+ years in information security with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.