Head of Information Security

Telebest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead security operations and ensure compliance with IT Governance standards. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, including managing security teams and supplier performance. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with certifications like CISSP or CISA being advantageous. The role involves developing cyber security strategies and managing disaster recovery plans.

Qualifications

• 8 years' experience in Cyber Security management.
• 5 years managing security operations and teams.
• Expert knowledge of IT Governance standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Confirm Information Systems disaster recovery plans meet security standards.
• Create and execute cyber security strategies.
• Establish a cyber forensics investigations program.

Skills

Cyber Security management

Information Security tools and techniques

Risk countermeasures

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Requirements :

• 8 years' working in Cyber Security of which:
• 5 years has been managing security operations and teams.
• 3 years has been managing IT Security supplier performance
• Expert knowledge of Information Security tools and techniques, IT Governance standards and methodologies, Information Security legislation and regulations and software development lifecycle.
• In-depth knowledge on countermeasures against potential risks.
• Technical knowledge of IT systems, data bases, data warehouse, ETL tools and data modelling.
• Experience in IT Security methodology.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, programming, or a related field.

Certifications (advantageous):

• CISSP : Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISA : Certified Information Systems Auditor
• CISM : Certified Information Security Manager

KPAs :

• Responsible to confirm that the Information Systems disaster recovery plans meets the minimum information security standards
• Create and execute cyber security strategies to improve the reliability and security of projects.
• Anticipate new security threats and stay up to date with evolving infrastructures
• Establish a cyber forensics investigations program that will be embedded as practice and conducted through internal and external teams.
• Strive to deliver a zero-audit finding year on year.
• Financial Management.
• Act as a change management architect in periods of change to ensure continuity to operations.