Information Security Officer

About the position

Job Specification: Information Security Officer

Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct risk assessments, handle security incidents, and coordinate investigations.
- Oversee security measures for systems, networks, and data.
- Ensure compliance with security regulations and perform audits.
- Lead incident response and recovery efforts.
- Provide training on security best practices and raise awareness.
- Assess and manage third-party vendor security.

Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of IT experience.
- Microsoft Azure certifications (Az-900, SC-900, AZ-104).
- CompTIA Certifications (N+, Sec+).
- Strong technical and business understanding.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ethical integrity.
- Endpoint security support experience.

Advantageous:
- Knowledge of network technologies, Cloud technologies, firewalls, OS (Windows & Linux).
- Power BI Knowledge.

The Information Security Officer plays a critical role in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive information security program. They ensure the protection of information assets, advise senior leadership, and manage security risks.

Desired Skills:

• Power BI
• OS
• Azure
• Cloud Technologies
• Information Security Risk Management

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Retail
• 2 to 5 years Systems / Network Administration

Desired Qualification Level:

• Certificate

About The Employer:

Our client is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector with unrivalled scale and scope in South Africa, and a selected international presence mainly in the United Kingdom and Australia and a limited presence in South East Asia, and Southern and East Africa