Remote Global Information Security Leader

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 2,480,000 - 3,472,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Equity options

Remote work

Professional development budget

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Manager to lead a global, remote-first information security program. The ideal candidate will drive cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and team leadership across regional multiple sites, ensuring protection of customer data and corporate assets.

The role requires extensive experience in security governance, cloud security, and compliance with global regulations, with a track record of building enterprise-wide security programs in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressived information security experience, with 3+ years in management.
• Track record of enterprise-wide security programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a distributed cybersecurity team across regions.
• Establish and maintain robust security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee risk management activities including vulnerability assessments and threat modeling.
• Direct incident response efforts to resolve security breaches swiftly.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA and other data protection regulations.
• Manage security awareness training and foster a security-conscious culture.
• Communicate security risks and strategy to executive leadership.
• Oversee security budgets and vendor contracts.
• Stay ahead of evolving threat landscape and emerging technologies.

Skills

Information security strategy

Risk management

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Information Security

CISSP

CISM

CISA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Manager to lead a global, remote-first information security program. The ideal candidate will drive cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and team leadership across regional multiple sites, ensuring protection of customer data and corporate assets.

The role requires extensive experience in security governance, cloud security, and compliance with global regulations, with a track record of building enterprise-wide security programs in a