Information Security Manager (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead our security program in a remote-first environment, supporting operations that may be based in Pretoria. You will define and execute the information security strategy, manage risks, and protect data across platforms.

You will build and mentor a high-performing security team, foster a culture of security awareness, ensure regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST), and collaborate with executives to align security with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information security management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing security operations in a distributed or remote workforce.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
• Oversee risk management processes, including threat assessments and vulnerability management.
• Lead and mentor the information security team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Manage security incidents, ensuring prompt and effective response and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align security strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Security leadership

Policy development

Risk assessment

Incident management

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Information Security Manager to lead their security initiatives from a remote capacity, supporting operations that may be based in Pretoria. This leadership role is responsible for defining and executing the company's information security strategy, managing security risks, and ensuring the protection of sensitive data across all organizational platforms. You will build and manage a high-performing security team, foster a culture of security awareness, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a unique opportunity for a leader to drive security excellence in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
• Oversee risk management processes, including threat assessments and vulnerability management.
• Lead and mentor the information security team, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Manage security incidents, ensuring prompt and effective response and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align security strategy with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in information security management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing security operations in a distributed or remote workforce.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote position, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant opportunities for leadership development and strategic influence.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Chance to build and lead a security program from the ground up in a growing company.