Information Security Officer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Generous annual leave

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to safeguard the organization’s information assets. You will develop and enforce security policies, perform risk assessments, and oversee security controls.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT, at least four years in information security, and certifications such as CISSP or Security+. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, with a proactive approach to security awareness across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an information security role.
• Proven experience in policy development, risk assessment, and security awareness training.
• Knowledge of various security frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee the management of security systems and controls.
• Plan and deliver security awareness training to all employees.
• Act as a point of contact for all information security-related queries and incidents.
• Monitor compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

Skills

Policy development

Risk assessment

Security awareness training

Communication

Analytical skills

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

Security frameworks

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Information Security Officer to join their team in Benoni . This role is pivotal in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information assets. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing security policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing security awareness programs. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and is adept at managing security risks in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee the management of security systems and controls.
• Plan and deliver security awareness training to all employees.
• Act as a point of contact for all information security-related queries and incidents.
• Monitor compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an information security role.
• Proven experience in policy development, risk assessment, and security awareness training.
• Knowledge of various security frameworks and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A collaborative and secure working environment.
• Generous annual leave and wellness programs.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.