Remote Information Security Officer

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance (remote benefits)

Disability cover

Retirement savings contributions

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Officer to lead our information security program. This role involves developing policies, implementing controls, and overseeing compliance in a fast-paced fintech environment.

The position emphasizes incident response, security awareness, and collaboration with product and IT teams, with full remote work and international scope.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in CS, InfoSec or related field; relevant experience may substitute.
• 4–6 years in information security with policy and risk management expertise.
• Experience building and operating information security programs.
• Familiar with ISO 27001, NIST and financial data compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee security controls to protect assets and data from threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate incident response activities including investigations and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, PCI DSS and data protection laws.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training for all staff.
• Monitor security systems and advise on upgrades or changes.
• Collaborate with tech teams to integrate security into product and IT operations.
• Stay updated on cyber threats and emerging technologies.
• Serve as primary point of contact for information security matters.

Conocimientos

Policy development

Risk management

Incident response

ISO 27001

NIST

Cloud security

Security training

Communication

CISSP/CISM/CISA (preferred)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Herramientas

SIEM

Cloud security platforms

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding fintech startup, is seeking a dedicated and proactive Remote Information Security Officer. This is a crucial, fully remote role responsible for establishing and managing the company's information security program. You will be instrumental in developing policies, implementing security controls, overseeing compliance, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity best practices and a passion for protecting sensitive financial data in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the significant advantage of remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Oversee the implementation of security controls to protect company assets and data from threats.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential security vulnerabilities.
• Manage and coordinate incident response activities, including investigation and remediation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and data protection laws (e.g., POPIA, PCI DSS).
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to all employees.
• Monitor security systems and advise on necessary upgrades or changes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to integrate security into product development and IT operations.
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all information security matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in information security, with a strong background in policy development and risk management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive information security programs.
• Thorough understanding of security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) and compliance requirements in the financial sector.
• Experience with incident response planning and execution.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical audiences remotely.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and equity options, reflecting the critical nature of this role.
• Comprehensive remote benefits include health insurance, disability cover, and retirement savings contributions.
• Professional development is actively supported through training budgets and certification reimbursements.
• This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to build and shape the security program of a growing fintech company from the ground up.