Senior InfoSec Leader - Remote | Strategy & Risk

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development & conference*

Fully remote work environment

Home office stipend

Retirement plan with employer matching

Bonuses and incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Manager to lead a remote security program. This executive role focuses on developing strategic security initiatives, risk management, incident response, and policy enforcement across the organization.

You will guide a remote team, collaborate with executives, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent extensive experience.
• 8+ years in information security with at least 3 years in a management/leadership role.
• Experience building enterprise-wide security programs.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), risk management, and compliance.
• Experience managing security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and motivate a remote team.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the overall information security program and strategy.
• Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across the organization.
• Lead and mentor a team of information security professionals in a remote setting.
• Manage security awareness training and education programs for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into all aspects of operations.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Manage relationships with third‑party security vendors and service providers.
• Prepare and present security reports to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Incident response

Strategic thinking

Remote team leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Equivalent extensive experience

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Manager to lead a remote security program. This executive role focuses on developing strategic security initiatives, risk management, incident response, and policy enforcement across the organization.

You will guide a remote team, collaborate with executives, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.