Information Security Manager

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership impact

Development budget for training

Pension plan

Performance bonus

Annual leave

Stable employer

Supportive management

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Information Security Manager to lead security operations and strategy in Upington, Northern Cape. The role requires a strategic leader with deep cybersecurity expertise to protect assets, data, and systems, aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.

You will develop and oversee the entire information security program, manage a security team, and report to executive leadership. A strong track record and relevant certifications are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8+ years in information security with 3+ years in leadership.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing security programs.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance.
• Experience in incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing budgets and security teams.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA (mandatory).
• Strong networking, OS, app security and cloud security understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and manage the information security team and cultivate security excellence.
• Oversee risk management activities, assessments, threat modeling and remediation.
• Manage incident response planning and rapid resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate and manage security technologies and solutions.
• Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests with remediation.
• Manage relationships with vendors and service providers.
• Report security posture to executives and the board.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Communication

Cloud and network security

Education

Master's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

Threat intelligence tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and strategic Information Security Manager to lead their security operations and strategy in Upington, Northern Cape . This senior role requires a strong leader with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices, responsible for protecting the organization's assets, data, and systems. You will develop, implement, and oversee all aspects of the information security program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. This is a key leadership position within the Information Security domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy and roadmap.
• Lead and manage the information security team, fostering a culture of security excellence.
• Oversee risk management activities, including assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Manage incident response planning and execution, ensuring rapid and effective resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate, deploy, and manage security technologies and solutions.
• Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests, overseeing remediation efforts.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers.
• Report on the organization's security posture to executive leadership and the board.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful security programs.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk management, and compliance.
• Strong experience in incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and security teams.
• Relevant professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA) are mandatory.
• Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, application security, and cloud security.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships across the organization.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunity for leadership and impact.
• Generous professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences.
• Company pension plan with employer contributions.
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Annual leave and public holidays.
• A stable and reputable organization.
• Supportive management team.