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Information Security Manager SANDRINGHAM IT
JHB North, Johannesburg - GautengInformation Security ManagerSandringhamR1 199 664paKey Job Responsibilities:To be responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of information security strategies, roadmaps and high level design guidanceRun information security committees in collaboration with governance and riskAttend to all information security management system requirements such as information risk (including an information risk assessment methodology)Define the information security strategy in support of defined business strategies of the organisationProvide input to the technology roadmap ensuring realisation of the information security strategySet the priority of security initiatives and motivate importance relative to other organisational initiativesEnsure that the security roles are defined correctly to achieve appropriate information security for the organisationIn collaboration with other security roles construct the security budgetIdentify and facilitate development of applicable security standards and processes in support of the overall IT security policy defined by organisation risk and governanceOversee implementation of applicable security policies, standards and processes through appropriate measurement and reporting of the enterpriseAssist in definition and ratification of the organisation security principlesParticipate in Architecture and design review sessions ensuring that the applicable principles and standards are appliedParticipate in the decision-making forums regarding security complianceDefine operation reporting requirements from SOCParticipate in the incident management and loss prevention approaches within ITSupport organisational security awareness campaignsDrive IT security awareness, training and certification within the IT organisationReport on and facilitate actions regarding IT security as part of risk managementPerform chairperson function for operational information security steering committeeTo participate in the strategic information security steering committeeProvide periodic security trend analysis with specific reference to capital and financial marketsEnsure all information security matters are communicated to business stakeholders in business terms and languageThe ISM is actively involved in guiding solutions through reviews and strategic interpretationThe ISM will review the business needs documentation, guide the reference architecture development and foster sound working relationships with architects or other disciplines and the IT department to ensure appropriate integrated solutions are developedThe ISM is also responsible to ensure that an information security governance framework is developed and implementedMinimum requirements & key competencies:Eight (8) years experience in information security environment of which Five (5) years of supervisory / management experienceBachelor Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or Related (NQF 7)Information Security Certifications, e,g CISSP or CISM or CISACGEIT, ITIL or other IT certifications ( Desirable)Proven experience in consulting on information security within a medium to large business or at an enterprise levelDemonstrated experience in the pragmatic application of best practices such as ISO27001 Have experience leading a multi-disciplinary team, fostering collaboration and teamwork (Desirable)Very good knowledge of IT security issues at a technical, procedural and organisational levelKnowledge of oracle, linux, MS SQL etcSound knowledge of network design (CISCO, LAN, WAN)Good knowledge of the broader scope of security technologies and practices delivering solutions that supports the value chainUnderstanding of legal security requirements within SA legislative context and have the capability to interpret it and apply it in the applicable contextSound business and financial awareness (desirable)Knowledge of ITIL & COBIT (desirable)Knowledge of Audit (desirable)Communication skillsAdvanced computer literacyTeam player with the ability to work independentlyInterpersonal skillsTechnical skillsAbility to cope with changeAnalytical skills / Problem SolvingProficient with MS OfficeNegotiation skills / Conflict ManagementBusiness mindedProject management skillsClosing date for applications: 12 February 2025Should you not hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessfulApply for this Job

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