Chief Information Security Officer

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa TransUnion Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a Chief Information Security Officer to lead our information security function across TransUnion Africa.

This role will be responsible for executing our regional information security strategy through deployment of security technologies and projects, interfacing with senior IT, business, customer and regulatory leaders, and overseeing the local information security team.

The successful candidate will serve as the process owner of all assurance activities related to ensuring compliance with the organization's information security policies.

A key element of the role is working with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organization, identifying emerging risks and building mitigation plans.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for enterprise-wide security in the Business Unit, effectively being the Chief Information Security Officer for the BU.
  • Operate in a matrix organization with functional alignment into Global Information Security and dotted reporting into the regional Technology organization.
  • Work directly with business unit leaders to facilitate risk assessment and risk management processes.
  • In close collaboration with local IT, PMO, and Global Information Security, drive execution of Information Security projects, including technology deployments, ongoing security assessments and other risk management activities.
Requirements
  • 12 years+ of extensive experience in risk management, information security and IT.
  • 10 years Information Security Management.
  • Degree in Business Administration or a technology-related field required.
  • Professional security management certification in Information Security / Cyber Security or industry qualifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP).
  • Strong leadership, project management skills, time management, and problem-solving skills.


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