Security Strategy Lead

Dots Africa; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous paid time off

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading background screening firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer. In this role, you will take ownership of the security posture across the organisation, ensuring that security controls are practical and effective. You will collaborate with engineering and IT teams, develop security strategies, and drive compliance. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires someone who values practical outcomes in security and wants to make a significant impact on the organisation's safety.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing or managing security frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001.
• Experience in regulated environments handling sensitive information.
• Strong understanding of incident response and security monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organisation’s information security strategy.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain the security risk register.
• Lead the response to security incidents and improve detection processes.

Skills

Initiative-taking

Problem-solving

Practical security outcomes

Security frameworks implementation

Cloud security principles

Education

Relevant qualification in Information Security

Tools

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Intune

Job description

A leading background screening firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer. In this role, you will take ownership of the security posture across the organisation, ensuring that security controls are practical and effective. You will collaborate with engineering and IT teams, develop security strategies, and drive compliance. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and requires someone who values practical outcomes in security and wants to make a significant impact on the organisation's safety.