Remote Information Security Strategy Lead

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level bonus structure

Stock options and long-term incentives

Home office stipend for remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Information Security Manager to define and drive the organization's cybersecurity strategy from a home office. You will lead a distributed security team, shape robust security programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong risk posture.

You will manage incident response, disaster recovery, and policy development, collaborating with stakeholders to embed a security-forward culture across the company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Security or related field (CISSP/CISM preferred).
• 10+ years in information security, with minimum 5 years in management/leadership.
• Proven experience designing and managing enterprise security programs/frameworks.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity, risk management, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• Experience leading remote teams and driving virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic information security roadmap aligned with business goals and risk appetite.
• Lead and mentor a distributed team of security analysts and engineers.
• Oversee incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines across the organization.
• Manage security budget, vendors, and evaluation/implementation of new security technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards (e.g., POPIA, ISO 27001).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cybersecurity principles

Risk management

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Remote team leadership

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree in Information Security / Cybersecurity / CS

CISSP / CISM certification

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Information Security Manager to define and drive the organization's cybersecurity strategy from a home office. You will lead a distributed security team, shape robust security programs, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining a strong risk posture.

You will manage incident response, disaster recovery, and policy development, collaborating with stakeholders to embed a security-forward culture across the company.