Remote Senior Information Security Leader for OT & Risk

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary and bonus

Global health insurance

Budget for professional development

Flexible paid time off

Remote work options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Manager to lead a comprehensive security program across a fully remote, globally distributed organization. You will shape strategy, oversee security operations, risk management, and compliance, protecting critical data, OT systems, and infrastructure while partnering with executives worldwide.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in security leadership, incident response, threat intelligence, and vendor management, with a Master's

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years in information security with at least 3 years in management.
• Experience developing and managing comprehensive security programs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, network, application, cloud, and OT security.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience managing distributed security teams.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are desirable.
• Proven track record in a fully remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the information security strategy and roadmap.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations including incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations (NERC CIP, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Lead security awareness training programs.
• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.
• Oversee OT security environments.
• Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on security posture.

Skills

Leadership

Information security

Strategic planning

Communication

Mentoring distributed team

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Manager to lead a comprehensive security program across a fully remote, globally distributed organization. You will shape strategy, oversee security operations, risk management, and compliance, protecting critical data, OT systems, and infrastructure while partnering with executives worldwide.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in security leadership, incident response, threat intelligence, and vendor management, with a Master's