Head of IT Security

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa HR Genie Full time

Our client is seeking a Head of IT Security who will be responsible for safeguarding the organization's information systems within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region by developing and implementing robust security measures. This role involves ensuring compliance with security policies, managing security operations, and staying abreast of emerging security threats.

Responsibilities:

Security Strategy and Planning:

  • Tactical planning for the region thats aligned to the business strategy and objectives.

  • Implement and maintain the organization's IT security strategy and policies.

  • Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential security threats.

  • Collaborate with senior management to align security initiatives with business objectives.

Incident Response and Management:

  • Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.

  • Develop and maintain an incident response plan, ensuring the organization is prepared for potential security breaches.

  • Coordinate with external parties, such as law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, during significant incidents.

Security Operations:

  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption solutions.

  • Monitor network traffic and system logs for unusual activity, taking appropriate action to address potential threats.

  • Ensure the organization complies with relevant security standards and regulations, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS.

Policy Development and Enforcement:

  • Develop and enforce IT security policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect sensitive data and systems.

  • Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees about security best practices and protocols.

Vendor Management:

  • Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure their security practices align with the organizations standards.

  • Review and negotiate security-related contracts and agreements.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve the organizations security posture.

  • Recommend and implement enhancements to existing security measures based on industry best practices and emerging threats.

Skills:

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable.

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in IT security, with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.

  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices.

  • Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, encryption, and vulnerability management tools.

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