Chief Information Security Officer

Boardroom Appointments; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Chief Information Security Officer for a 12-month contract in Germiston, South Africa. This role includes developing an organization-wide information security strategy, overseeing risk management, and ensuring compliance with security regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree, preferred an MBA or a master's with a focus on security, and ideally possess certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CISSP. Strong skills in cybersecurity and risk management are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in business administration or technology-related field is required.
• MBA or Masters in IT with a security focus is preferred.
• Cybersecurity certifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CISM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an organization-wide information security strategy.
• Establish and maintain information security policies and standards.
• Oversee information security risk identification and management.
• Promote a culture of security awareness among employees.
• Manage incident response plans for security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations.
• Implement security monitoring tools to detect threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Data privacy

Training and education

Education

Degree in business administration or technology-related field

MBA or Masters in IT related field with a security focus

Tools

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CEH

Job description

About the job Chief Information Security Officer

12 month contract

• Degree in business administration or a technology-related field required (e.g., computer science, information technology, etc.)
• MBA or Masters in IT related field with a security focus preferred
• Related Cybersecurity, risk management and data privacy certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, and/or CEH

Responsibilities:

• Contributes towards the development and drives the implementation of an organisation wide information security strategy aligned with the business objectives.
• Contribute towards establishing and maintaining information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees the identification, assessment and management of information security risks across the organisation, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships.
• Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication.
• Oversees the development and execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards. Assesses and selects appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect digital assets.
• Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats and providing regular reports to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organisation's security posture.
• Evaluates security risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers and implementing risk mitigation strategies.