Information Security Officer

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health insurance sector is seeking a senior security specialist to join its Information Security team. This hands-on role involves developing security strategies, managing operations, and addressing cyber threats. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, possess strong technical skills, and be proactive communicators who thrive in collaborative environments. Apply now to play a crucial part in enhancing security posture and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise across security technologies.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and strategies development.

Responsibilities

• Developing security strategies, policies, and risk management.
• Leading security governance and managing Security Operations.
• Providing security consultation and addressing cyber threats.

Skills

Analytical

Communicative

Flexible

Proactive

Resilient

Team player

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Security

Bachelor's in Risk Management

Certifications like CRISC

Certifications like CISA

Certifications like CISM

Certifications like CISSP

Job description

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Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Information Security

About Discovery: Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to achieve financial success and ignite positive societal change.

About Vitality: Vitality is a global life and health insurer transforming insurance through Shared value powered by Vitality AI.

More than 42 million lives across 41 markets in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania have access to Vitality.

Our purpose is to make people healthier and to protect their lives.

We pioneered the 'shared value' insurance model, based on behavioral economics principles.

By changing behavior, we improve health, reduce hospitalizations, and promote longevity, creating value for members, businesses, and society.

Key Purpose: The role is to serve as a senior security specialist within Vitality Group's Information Security team, acting as a 2IC to the Security Manager.

Responsibilities include developing security strategies, policies, risk management, assurance, architectural guidance, and providing security consultation to various stakeholders.

The role involves leading security governance, managing Security Operations, overseeing security controls, and addressing cyber threats.

This hands-on position requires strong technical expertise across security technologies.

Additional responsibilities include contributing to security strategy, engaging with leadership, developing policies, assessing risks, training staff, and reporting.

Engagements involve collaboration with COO, CIO, legal, governance, risk, and third parties to ensure security posture and compliance.

Personal Attributes and Skills: Fast learner, proactive, communicative, analytical, flexible, resilient, energetic team player.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Security, or Risk Management; certifications like CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP are advantageous; knowledge of security frameworks, technologies, and development of security strategies.

Employment Equity: The company values diversity and encourages applications from people with disabilities.