Information Security Officer

Eq Plus; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking an Information Security Officer to oversee its security function as it expands its client base. You will be responsible for designing and implementing security strategies to protect data and ensure compliance while managing risks effectively. With a focus on promoting security awareness and supporting cross-functional teams, this role is ideal for a hands-on professional looking to shape security practices in a startup environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in information security, preferably in fintech.
• Strong understanding of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 implementation.
• Hands-on experience with securing cloud environments, ideally AWS.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the information security roadmap and risk register.
• Implement security policies across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.
• Lead compliance audits and assessments.

Skills

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Cloud Infrastructure

Secure Coding

Data Protection Principles

Communication Skills

Job description

As the Information Security Officer, you will lead the companys information security function as it grows its enterprise and global client base. Youll design and implement fit-for-purpose security strategies that support compliance, protect data, and enable innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this cross-functional role supports engineering, compliance, operations, and leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Own and maintain the information security roadmap and risk register

Implement security policies across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints

Support teams in embedding security-by-design into the SDLC

Lead compliance audits and assessments (e.g. PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2)

Coordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk modelling

Develop and maintain incident response procedures

Promote security awareness across the organisation

Manage internal IT security needs (cloud, MDM, Google Workspace, password policies)

Support client security reviews and enterprise procurement processes

Stay informed on relevant threats and regulatory changes

Challenges Youll Tackle

Scaling security in a startup environment without slowing delivery

Aligning security across teams and technologies

Meeting evolving regulatory and enterprise standards across jurisdictions

Ideal Candidate Profile

4+ years of experience in information security, preferably in fintech

Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

Familiarity with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 implementation

Cloud infrastructure experience (preferably AWS)

Skilled in secure coding and data protection principles

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Hands-on, pragmatic mindset with an interest in building secure systems from the ground up

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Security Officer • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa