Senior Information Security Auditor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget for培训

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Auditor to join a fully remote team. You will conduct in-depth audits, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements to strengthen the security posture, working independently to ensure regulatory compliance across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security auditing or IT compliance, with strong knowledge of COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST, and holds or seeks relevant certifications such as CISA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security auditing or IT compliance.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Experience with risk assessment and control testing.
• Proficiency in using audit management software and tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute information security audits across various IT systems and processes.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Identify security risks and control weaknesses, documenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Develop actionable recommendations for remediation and track their implementation.
• Review security architecture and infrastructure to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Prepare audit reports for management and relevant stakeholders.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Auditor to join their fully remote team. This role is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of the organization's security controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will conduct in-depth audits, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements to strengthen the security posture. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possesses a thorough understanding of information security principles, auditing standards, and compliance frameworks. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work independently and contribute to a secure and compliant environment from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute information security audits across various IT systems and processes.
• Assess compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
• Identify security risks and control weaknesses, documenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Develop actionable recommendations for remediation and track their implementation.
• Review security architecture and infrastructure to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Prepare audit reports for management and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security auditing or IT compliance.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies and frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Experience with risk assessment and control testing.
• Proficiency in using audit management software and tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote position allowing for flexible work location.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Work-life balance with ample paid time off.