About the position
Calling All Cyber Guardians!
We’re Hiring a CISO with Swagger!
Industry: Financial Services / Insurance
Ready to command the cyber battlefield from the frontlines?
We’re looking for a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to become our digital fortress's fearless leader. If “zero trust” is your love language, and you dream in frameworks like NIST and ISO 27001, we want you!
At our core, we believe security isn’t just a checkbox – it’s a way of life. We're not looking for average. We're searching for a cyber rockstar who can turn strategy into shield, policy into protection, and tech talk into business value.
What You’ll Do (AKA Your Mission):
- Develop and execute information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.
- Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.
- Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).
- Lead security assessments, technology deployments, and compliance audits.
- Collaborate with ICT, PMO, and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).
- Minimize legal, reputational, and financial risk through proactive governance.
- Develop and enforce Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
- Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.
- Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.
- Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.
- Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function
You Bring the Firepower (Requirements):
- Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT leadership.
- 5–7 years in a senior information security management role.
- Professional Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or equivalent.
- Deep understanding of security frameworks: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, SSAE 18
- Experience in financial services or insurance industries.
- Strong background in security tools and technologies (IAM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.).
- Ability to lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Proven experience in vendor and contract security negotiations.
Final Words:
If you’re a cyber sentinel with a boardroom presence and battlefield grit, this is your call to action. Secure your next big mission. We’re ready. Are you?
Apply Now – before the hackers do.
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Desired Skills:
- information security strategy
- cybersecurity
- risk management
- security frameworks
- security tools
Desired Qualification Level:
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