Information Security Lead – 1 year FTC – Cape Town Fixed Term Contract

QUALIFICATIONS
▪Degree in Information Technology / Systems Engineering / Computer Science or a relevant equivalent qualification.
▪Plus a relevant certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), etc.

JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
▪5-7 years (Diploma) or 4-6 years (Degree) of experience in the IT environment, with 2 years or more in a management role
▪Strong technical knowledge of enterprise IT systems and architecture.
▪Strong technical understanding of maintenance and support of IT information security systems.
▪Strong knowledge of IT governance and cyber security practices.
▪Strong knowledge and understanding of risk and compliance management.
▪Knowledge of the regulatory requirements such as Data Privacy and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and information security frameworks e.g. PCI DSS, NIST, ISO27001.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS
▪Excellent written and verbal communication skills
▪Ability to manage ambiguity/ complexity
▪Able to cultivate innovation
▪Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
▪Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at different levels
▪IT Strategy, Planning and Governance
▪Cyber Security Management
▪IT Risk Management
▪IT Control Monitoring
▪Data Protection
▪Information Security
JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES
▪Leading and Supervising
▪Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
▪Relating and Networking
▪Applying Expertise and Technology
▪Adapting and Responding to change
▪Deciding and Initiating Action
▪Presenting and Communicating Information