Senior Information Security Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level benefits

Remote work

Professional development budget

Security leadership role

Health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist for a fully remote role. You will shape and execute the company's information security strategy, protecting digital assets across global operations.

Lead threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response. This role offers significant autonomy, executive exposure, and opportunities to influence security directions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of information security experience with strategic focus.
• Strong knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Proven incident response leadership and crisis management.
• Certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information security strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead threat modeling and risk assessments across units.
• Oversee incident response planning including forensics.
• Manage security technologies like EDR and DLP.
• Mentor staff and promote security awareness.

Skills

Strategic information security

Threat modeling & risk management

Incident response leadership

Leadership & stakeholder management

Security frameworks (NIST/ISO 27001)

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity / related field

Tools

EDR & DLP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Specialist to join their forward-thinking team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This pivotal role will involve shaping and executing the company's information security strategy, protecting its digital assets from sophisticated threats. You will lead initiatives in threat intelligence, risk management, and incident response, ensuring the highest levels of security across the organization's global operations. This is a prime opportunity for a seasoned security professional to drive impactful change and innovation within a company that champions remote work and values expertise in cybersecurity, offering significant autonomy and strategic influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive information security strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead threat modeling exercises and risk assessments across various business units and systems.
• Oversee incident response planning and execution, including forensic investigations.
• Manage and enhance security technologies such as EDR, DLP, and advanced threat detection systems.
• Provide expert guidance on security best practices and compliance requirements to internal teams.
• Mentor junior security staff and foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in information security, with a focus on strategic initiatives and risk management.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), threat landscapes, and mitigation techniques.
• Proven experience managing complex security incidents and leading incident response teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level benefits.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Generous professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the security direction of a growing organization.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.