Director Information Security

3 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa TransUnion Full time

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice

**What We'll Bring**:
TransUnion works with businesses and consumers to gather, analyze, and deliver critical information needed to build strong economies around the world. Protection of that information is critical our customers and business. As an Information Security Director, you will be responsible for leading our Information Security function across TransUnion Africa. You will drive the execution of 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. You will serve as the process owner of all assurance activities related to ensure 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. Overall, this position is responsible for a regional information security management program that spans eight African countries.

**What You'll Bring**:
**How You’ll Contribute**
- Responsible for enterprise-wide security in the Business Unit, as such you will effectively be the Chief Information Security Officer for the BU, interfacing with TU’s key stakeholders in the African region and other international locations, as well as the Global Information Security group.
- 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 as per TU’s Information Security strategy and plan.
- Maintain and enhance an information security management system in accordance with ISO 27001 standards.
- Support and develop the information security strategy, risk management initiatives, and become a trusted advisor and thought leader to meet business, client and regulatory demands.
- Provide leadership, oversight and performance management to the organization’s geographically distributed information security department, including coaching and motivation for high performance.
- Maintain accountability for the Information Security budget in the region.
- Facilitate certifications, as necessary and determined by the business or Global Information Security, for SSAE 18, PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
- Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns and to drive and influence their resolution.
- Work within the project and resource prioritization process to ensure security projects and efforts a represented, prioritized and executed
- On regular basis, report status of security posture and progress against objectives to senior management in Global Information Security and regional IT.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of current security deviations, open assessment and audit findings, and vulnerabilities in TU’s security posture.
- Mobilize and support regional responses to threats and incident investigations in an effective and timely manner.
- In conjunction and coordination with Global Information Security, maintain and test incident response process and ensure its continued integration with regional and global escalation protocols.
- Oversee the completion of security audits by customers and data providers.
- Prepare and contribute in periodic communication and presentations to local TU business and functional leaders regarding regional security posture and direction.
- Complete annual planning process through ownership and accountability for BU plans for Information Security that align with global strategy but reflect nuances of local needs, where appropriate.

Assist with the overall business technology planning, providing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems

**Impact You'll Make**:
**What You’ll Bring**
- 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
- Ability to work in a virtual, global matrix organization
- Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams
- Experience with working with local and regional regulators and authorities such as the National Credit Regulator & the Information Regulator

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