Information Security Lead

Information Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and execute the information security strategy and roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Own and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
• Provide regular reporting on security posture, risks, and programme progress to executive leadership.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead information security risk assessments and maintain the risk register.
• Manage internal and external security audits and remediation activities.
• Oversee third-party and supplier security risk assessments.
• Drive compliance with relevant regulatory and security requirements, including POPIA.

Security Operations

• Provide strategic oversight of Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities.
• Monitor performance against security KPIs, SLAs, MTTD, and MTTR targets.
• Ensure threat intelligence and threat-hunting initiatives strengthen detection and response capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement across the security operations function.

Incident Response & Crisis Management

• Lead the response to major security incidents.
• Own and continuously enhance the incident response programme.
• Ensure root cause analyses are completed and improvements implemented.
• Coordinate communication with stakeholders, clients, and regulators when required.

Vulnerability & Threat Management

• Oversee the vulnerability management programme.
• Ensure critical vulnerabilities are remediated within agreed timelines.
• Collaborate with IT and application teams to prioritise remediation activities.
• Strengthen proactive threat management practices across the environment.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, mentor, and develop the security team.
• Act as the senior escalation point for information security matters.
• Partner with business leaders, clients, and vendors to drive security initiatives.
• Foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organisation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification.
• 7+ years of experience in Information Security or Cyber Security.
• 3+ years in a leadership role managing security teams or functions.
• Proven experience overseeing a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Strong incident response leadership experience.

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