Security Compliance Lead: Data Privacy & Audits

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development andCerts

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Compliance Specialist for a well-established manufacturing client in Upington. You will ensure adherence to privacy and cybersecurity regulations, audit controls, and coordinate with internal teams and external auditors.

Responsibilities include developing programs, maintaining policies, performing audits, documenting findings, and keeping abreast of POPIA, ISO 27001, and NIST.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity frameworks (POPIA, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Experience in conducting compliance audits and gap analyses.
• Excellent documentation, reporting, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain security compliance programs and policies.
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess compliance with security standards and regulations (e.g., POPIA, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Identify compliance gaps and develop remediation plans to address them.
• Prepare and manage documentation for security audits and assessments.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and industry best practices related to data privacy and security.
• Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness training related to compliance.
• Manage risk assessments and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Oversee the process for data breach notifications and incident reporting from a compliance perspective.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory compliance

Data privacy

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

POPIA framework

ISO 27001

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Security Compliance Specialist for a well-established manufacturing client in Upington. You will ensure adherence to privacy and cybersecurity regulations, audit controls, and coordinate with internal teams and external auditors.

Responsibilities include developing programs, maintaining policies, performing audits, documenting findings, and keeping abreast of POPIA, ISO 27001, and NIST.