ISMS Lead — ISO/IEC Certification & Risk Management

Edge Executives; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent national enterprise in the FMCG logistics and distribution sector is searching for an Information Security Management System Specialist. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust security frameworks, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and collaborating closely with leadership and service providers. Candidates should have extensive experience in cybersecurity, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to lead security initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years' information security/cybersecurity experience with 1-3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven end-to-end ISMS implementation and certification maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO / IEC, NIST, CIS Controls; familiarity with ITIL / COBIT.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, rollout, and continual improvement of the ISMS aligned to ISO / IEC.
• Lead risk assessments aligned to ISO and track mitigation to closure.
• Prepare the organisation for external audits and certification.

Skills

Information Security Management

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field

ISO / IEC Implementer certification

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender

Job description

A prominent national enterprise in the FMCG logistics and distribution sector is searching for an Information Security Management System Specialist. This role focuses on designing and implementing robust security frameworks, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and collaborating closely with leadership and service providers. Candidates should have extensive experience in cybersecurity, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers an opportunity to lead security initiatives in a fast-paced environment.