Remote Information Security Leader | Policy, Risk & Response

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our team. The role is remote with occasional travel to the Pretoria office, focusing on protecting information assets and leading security strategy.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in information security, strong risk management skills, and familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIST. Certifications such as CISA/CRISC/Security+ are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS or related field.
• 4+ years in information security, risk management or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC or Security+ are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce information security policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide security awareness training for staff.
• Manage security infrastructure and tools.
• Oversee incident response and containment.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
• Advise management on risk and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Risk management

Info security

Regulatory compliance

ISO27001

Security technologies

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT/CS)

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

Endpoint protection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our team. The role is remote with occasional travel to the Pretoria office, focusing on protecting information assets and leading security strategy.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in information security, strong risk management skills, and familiarity with ISO 27001 and NIST. Certifications such as CISA/CRISC/Security+ are highly valued.