Public Sector Information Security Officer — Kimberley

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Vor Ort; ZAR 720.000 - 980.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Public sector pension

Medical aid

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer for a prominent public sector entity in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will oversee the information security program, implement policies, conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and promote security awareness across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4+ years of experience, and knowledge of ISO 27001/NIST, firewalls, IDS, and antivirus solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years in information security or IT security.
• Knowledge of information security principles and risk management.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS and antivirus tools.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Certs like CompTIA Security+ or CISA are beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Manage information security incidents and investigations.
• Oversee security controls and technologies.
• Deliver security awareness training for staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data protection.
• Monitor security systems and logs for anomalies.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate security into system design.
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus software

ISO 27001

NIST

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer for a prominent public sector entity in Kimberley, Northern Cape. You will oversee the information security program, implement policies, conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and promote security awareness across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4+ years of experience, and knowledge of ISO 27001/NIST, firewalls, IDS, and antivirus solutions.