Head of Information Security

Acacium Group; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare solutions partner is seeking a Head of Information Security. This role involves leading cybersecurity efforts, managing security operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have proven experience in senior security roles, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits, working full-time during US hours remotely.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits including medical aid

Opportunities for career development

Regular events and incentives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior information security role, ideally in a global organisation.
• Hands-on experience in managing security operations.
• Experience with security legislation, regulatory frameworks, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of IT security policies.
• Act as the main contact for security incidents.
• Collaborate to ensure compliance with best practices.
• Drive cybersecurity improvements.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior information security role

Strong technical background

Experience with security legislation

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Experience with cross-functional teams

Proactive mindset

Job description

Head of Information Security- US

Acacium Group

Woodstock, Cape Town

Permanent, full time US hours between 3PM - 1AM SAST (working from home 7PM-1AM SAST)

Competitive salary + bonus

Unlock your potential:

Are you a hands-on cybersecurity leader ready to make a real impact? We’re looking for a Head of Information Security to join our global team and lead the charge in strengthening our cyber resilience across the US region.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of our technical information security environment. As the primary contact for all security issues and incidents in the US, you’ll ensure that robust cyber security controls are in place and that governance structures are continuously improved.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Risk, as well as our trusted vendor partners, to ensure alignment with our global standards and best practices.

Acacium Group is a leading healthcare delivery partner. We combine access to workforce, technology and sector expertise to increase the sustainability of the global healthcare system from early-stage clinical research, to acute and palliative care.

Every day, you will…

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of IT security policies and practices.
• Act as the main contact for security incidents and escalations.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Support regional security strategy and continuous improvement efforts.
• Deliver cyber awareness training and manage audits and testing.
• Maintain compliance with standards like ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR.
• Drive regional cybersecurity improvements with the global team.
• Identify and report key risks with clear documentation for stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Dedication to developing you and your career- we can give you the tools, guidance and support you need to be successful in your career
• Opportunities to enhance your experience and skillset by moving across the global organisation
• Regular events and incentives
• Competitive salary and bonus and benefits including medical aid

Join us and make a difference!

If you want to join a global, marketing-leading organisation who are committed to the human side of business, then look no further. Acacium Group is the UK’s largest healthcare staffing and solutions partner and specialise in the healthcare, social care, and life sciences industries. We are a business with scale, leading digital capabilities and a strong financial profile, with a vision to be the leading global healthcare solutions partner.

We are powered by the best people and have an unrivalled and diverse range of capabilities, all while incorporating our company values into everything we do - Putting People First, Always by your Side, Driven by Excellence.

Join us and play a key part of shaping the future of society and improving people’s lives!

To thrive in this role, you must have...

• Proven experience in a senior information security role, ideally within a global organisation
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in managing security operations
• Experience & understanding of security legislation, regulatory frameworks, security methodologies & industry standards including Cyber Essentials Plus
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors
• A proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused mindset

Employment Equity:
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.