Information Security Officer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment: IT 2

Job Ref:

CER010072/MMo

Date posted:

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
This is an exciting position available at one of the biggest Health NGOs that empower people and change lives. Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

POSITION INFO:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to -:

Be accountable for ensuring appropriate controls are in place for the security of information assets. The ISO will be the centre of competence for Information Security, providing an advisory services role and acting as the focal point for security compliance-related activities and responsibilities.

The responsibilities and work outputs are:

Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected.

Understand and interact with related disciplines through committees to ensure the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems, and services

Work directly with the business units to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes, develop and enhance an information security management framework

Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns

IT security systems administration - Act as system administrator for a variety of security-related systems, including but not limited to intrusion detection and prevention devices, connection loggers, vulnerability scanners, and network monitoring devices.

Experience and Qualifications:

University degree in the field of computer science and information security (Honours Degree Would be an advantage)

3+ years’ security-related work experience,

Extensive experience in Information Technology, with a background in Security and Compliance

Knowledge of working with Information security tool (e.g., Firewalls, Antivirus, Network monitoring tool)

Knowledge and experience of Information Security Risk and Security governance CCNA, CISSP, CISM or related certification is a definite plus

Additional Information:

Please visit our website www.communicate.co.za to submit your CV directly or to view other I.T-related jobs. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss other exciting career opportunities in our niche area! For more information, please call Mathapelo Moabelo on 087 ----- or email on --------Please upload your CV here-------->

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

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