Remote Information Security Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global health coverage

Remote work flexibility

Generous PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Information Security Lead to set the strategic direction for information security and oversee security operations from any location. You will build a robust security culture across a distributed workforce and guide cross-functional teams in implementing state-of-the-art security solutions.

The role requires a senior security professional with a track record of leading enterprise strategies, managing cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, and driving incident

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enterprise-level security strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, threat vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, suited for remote team management.
• Experience managing security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the organization's overall information security strategy and architecture.
• Lead and mentor a global, remote security team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across all organizational units.
• Manage and orchestrate the incident response plan, ensuring rapid and effective mitigation of security events.
• Oversee risk management activities, including vulnerability assessments and threat intelligence analysis.
• Champion security awareness training programs for all employees, adapted for a remote environment.

Skills

Leadership

Information Security

Incident Response

Risk Management

Security Architecture

Policy Development

Remote Team Management

Communication

Cloud Security

Education

Master's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Remote Information Security Lead to spearhead their cybersecurity efforts from anywhere. This crucial role involves setting the strategic direction for information security, managing security operations, and protecting the organization's digital assets from an array of cyber threats. You will be instrumental in building and nurturing a robust security culture within a distributed workforce. This position is ideal for a seasoned security professional who excels in a remote setting, possesses strong leadership capabilities, and is passionate about implementing state-of-the-art security solutions. You will collaborate with virtual teams across various departments to ensure comprehensive security integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the organization's overall information security strategy and architecture.
• Lead and mentor a global, remote security team, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across all organizational units.
• Manage and orchestrate the incident response plan, ensuring rapid and effective mitigation of security events.
• Oversee risk management activities, including vulnerability assessments and threat intelligence analysis.
• Champion security awareness training programs for all employees, adapted for a remote environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in information security , with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing enterprise-level security strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity technologies , threat vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, suited for remote team management.
• Experience managing security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with senior leadership experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance available globally.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with support for home office setup.
• Generous paid time off and a strong emphasis on employee well-being.