Senior Information Security Manager - Hybrid & Cloud

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses for contributions

Professional development funding

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead security initiatives across our client's digital transformation programs. You will ensure security is embedded from the outset during cloud migrations, platform developments, and technology deployments.

The role requires a strategic thinker with 7+ years in information security, strong cloud security knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in information security management, with digital transformation exposure.
• Strong cloud security experience across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Solid knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps.
• Experience with risk assessment frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information security strategies aligned with digital transformation.
• Manage security risks from cloud adoption, apps, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with project managers to embed security in project lifecycles.
• Oversee security controls for new digital platforms and services.
• Conduct security assessments and audits of digital initiatives.
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Lead incident response planning and execution for security events.
• Stay informed about threats, best practices, and regulatory changes.
• Provide security guidance and training to teams and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors.

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud security

DevSecOps

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Security

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead security initiatives across our client's digital transformation programs. You will ensure security is embedded from the outset during cloud migrations, platform developments, and technology deployments.

The role requires a strategic thinker with 7+ years in information security, strong cloud security knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP), and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.