Information Security Officer

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Our client has an opportunity available for an Information Security Officer based in Selby.Requirements:
  • 7 years' experience in Technology Security or Risk Management roles of which should include:
  • 4 years in Technology Policy writing.
  • 4 years' experience in designing, implementing and closing Technology general control gaps.
  • 3 years' experience in directly assessing and communicating Risk Exposures and developing risk mitigation plans.
  • 3 years' experience in coordinating large projects or initiatives across multiple areas.
  • 4 years' experience in people management, including coaching and mentoring.
  • IT Bachelor's Degree or Degree in Computer Science or IT Best practise.
  • Professional Registration or Membership- Information Security Forums, ISACA, ISC2 would be advantageous.
  • Security related certification- advantageous.
KPAs:
  • Implement the Technology Strategy & Innovation for your area of responsibility.
  • Organize outputs aligned to the Technology risk strategy, internal controls and budget of internal resourcing and partnerships to assure Technology Compliance to best practise and regulatory compliance.
  • Execute Analysis & Planning Activities.
  • Research, develop and maintain a knowledge base of the IT threat landscape, security trending, regulatory requirements, mobile and other new technologies to mitigate and plan against threats.
  • Implement the Design for your Area of Responsibility.
  • Design and manage a roadmap for information security related to internal controls, compliance, regulatory and a proactive risk mitigation plan for the Technology department.
  • Implement & execute on activities within your area of responsibility.
  • Build and measure business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to proactively consult and mitigate security threats.
  • Develop and maintain an internal security audit framework to implement standards toward zero downtime and zero audit findings.
  • Ensure risk and quality management.
  • Consolidate and review monthly payments to vendor providing an analysis on the spend.
  • Drive the proactive audit framework and compliance.
  • Implement and manage the technology self-audit framework.
  • Create and manage partnerships to manage, maintain and optimise Technology Risks toward a future focused innovative Strategy.
  • Create awareness of IT Security good practices to the IT end user and technical community.
  • Measure the effectiveness of the awareness plan through sampling, surveys, tests, attendance registers or change management initiatives.
  • Create a Conductive environment which translates into productivity and high morale.
  • Act as a change management architect in periods of change to ensure continuity to operations.

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