Information Security Manager

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006301/PJ

Date posted:

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Cybersecurity is not just about tools, it is about strategy, leadership and staying one step ahead. Our client is looking for a Information Security Manager to lead their cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a modern hybrid environment.

POSITION INFO:

Define and drive enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy
Develop and enforce security governance frameworks, policies, standards
Align security initiatives with business objectives, regulatory requirements, NIST CSF, and Joint Security Standards (JSS)
Partner with CIOs and executive leadership to ensure consistent security posture
Design secure solutions across hybrid environments (on-prem and Azure)
Embed security into infrastructure and application projects
Manage identify and access controls, including Azure AD, MFA, and privileged access management
Oversee daily security monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence
Lead BYOD security through MDM, DLP, and secure access controls
Lead 24/7 SOC operations and incident escalation processes
Define SOC workflows, roles and response playbook
Integrate SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms
Track and improve KPIs such as MTTD and MTTR
Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, NIST CSF, JSS, ISO standards and internal policies
Manage internal and external audits from start to finish
Oversee the lifecycle of security technologies including Microsoft 365 E3/E5 and Hailstone platforms
Track ROI, licensing, training and consulting spend
Coach, mentor and develop SOC analysts, engineers and specialists

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 8+ years in IT Security with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven cybersecurity leadership in hybrid cloud environments
Strong understanding of SIEM, SOAR, SOC operations and threat intelligence
Familiar with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO.IEC 20000, NIST, and CIS controls
Stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
Experience managing BYOD environments and securing distributed branch networks

Qualification:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
GIAC Security Operations (GSOM) or equivalent SOC certification
CISSP, CISM or equivalent

Contact Penny Janse Van Rensburg on , quoting the Ref: CTI006301

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