Information Security Manager Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng Permanent

**Designation**:

- Information Security Manager | Waterfall, Midrand, Gauteng | Permanent

**Category**:

- Information Technology

**Job Level**:

- Professionally qualified and experienced specialists and mid-management

**Posted by**:

- PSG Financial Services

**Posted on**:

- 03 Oct 2025

**Reference Number**:

- POS08450

**Closing date**:

- 30-Oct-2025

**Position Type**:

- Permanent

**Location**:

- Waterfall Magwa Crescent

**Overview**:
**VACANCY | INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER | WATERFALL, MIDRAND, GAUTENG | PERMANENT**

PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.

**Job description**:
The Information Security Manager will lead PSG’s cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid cloud infrastructure. This includes managing Microsoft security capabilities, integrating firewall technologies, overseeing the Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC), and ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards. The role also includes managing BYOD risks, securing branch networks, and aligning with globally recognized frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Joint Security Standards (JSS).

**Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Leadership & Governance**:

- Develop and maintain PSG’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and enforce security governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Ensure alignment with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover) and Joint Security Standards.
- Lead the implementation of relevant security compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate with divisional CIOs and executive leadership to align security posture across business units.
- Monitor emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

**Architecture & Identity Management**:

- Design secure solutions for hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure).
- Manage identity and access controls, including Azure AD, MFA, and privileged access management.

**Security Operations**:

- Manage day-to-day security monitoring, incident handling, and threat intelligence.
- Administer Microsoft 365 security features: Defender for Endpoint, Purview, Sentinel, Conditional Access, etc.
- Ensure endpoint, network, and cloud security controls are effectively implemented and monitored.
- Implement and enforce BYOD policies, including mobile device management (MDM), data loss prevention (DLP), and secure access controls.
- Secure branch office networks, including firewalls, VPNs, segmentation, and remote access protocols.

**Financial Management**:

- Develop and manage the annual cybersecurity budget, including licensing, tools, training, and consulting services.
- Track and report on security-related expenditures, ROI, and risk mitigation outcomes.
- Support procurement and vendor management for security solutions.

**Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Oversight**:

- Oversee 24/7 SOC operations, ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and escalation.
- Define SOC roles, workflows, and incident response playbooks.
- Integrate SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms for proactive defense.
- Monitor and improve KPIs such as MTTD (Mean Time to Detect) and MTTR (Mean Time to Respond).
- Coordinate with external threat intelligence providers and law enforcement when necessary.

**Security Technology Lifecycle Management**:

- Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and upgrade of security technologies including Microsoft 365 E3/E5 and Hailstone platforms.
- Ensure timely patching, configuration updates, and feature adoption.
- Maintain compatibility and integration of security tools with PSG’s hybrid infrastructure.
- Document system configurations and update operational procedures regularly.

**Risk Management & Compliance**:

- Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration tests.
- Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, NIST CSF, JSS, and other relevant regulations and frameworks.
- Maintain a risk register and track mitigation actions.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely remediation of findings.

**Awareness, Education & Training**:

- Lead organization-wide cybersecurity awareness programs.
- Deliver targeted training for IT, business, and executive teams.
- Promote secure behaviour and incident reporting culture.

**Team Leadership & Culture**:

- Build and lead a high-performing cybersecurity team, leveraging SOC analysts, engineers, and compliance specialists.
- Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
- Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and career development planning.
- Foster a cu