Remote Cybersecurity Compliance Architect

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,969,000 - 2,625,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Professional development opportunities

Training and certifications

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will assess, audit, and remediates gaps to ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, and POPIA while embedding compliance across the organization.

This remote role emphasizes strong policy development and stakeholder collaboration. You will lead audits, manage compliance projects, and provide training on requirements, maintaining records and guiding risk-based decisions in a remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, risk management, or audit.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, POPIA.
• Experience conducting compliance assessments and audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to document findings clearly.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity compliance assessments and audits against frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, POPIA.
• Identify compliance gaps and develop remediation plans.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Manage compliance-related projects and track progress.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide documentation.
• Stay updated on evolving regulations and best practices.
• Provide training to employees on compliance requirements.
• Assist in risk management related to compliance.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on adjustments.
• Maintain records of compliance activities and findings.

Skills

Compliance assessments

Audits

Policy development

Risk management

Remote work independence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Law

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will assess, audit, and remediates gaps to ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, and POPIA while embedding compliance across the organization.

This remote role emphasizes strong policy development and stakeholder collaboration. You will lead audits, manage compliance projects, and provide training on requirements, maintaining records and guiding risk-based decisions in a remote