Information Security Officer - Hybrid – Rondebosch, Cape Town Or Centurion

Key Responsibilities: Security Policy Development: Develop and implement security standards, policies, and procedures.
Risk and Threat Management: Identify and mitigate risks to information systems.
Investigate and resolve security incidents.
Compliance and Auditing: Ensure compliance with PCI DSS and PCI P2PE standards.
Coordinate audits and prepare for recertifications.
Vulnerability and Penetration Testing: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and implement corrective actions.
Data Protection: Establish and maintain data classification and protection measures.
Security Awareness: Lead security awareness programs to educate employees.
Consultation and Reporting: Provide internal security consultation and report on security risks and performance.
Qualifications and Experience: Essential: IT-related Diploma/Degree (3 years) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP).
Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
Advantageous: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
Expertise Required: Information Security & Risk Management: Developing and implementing security policies and mitigating risks.
PCI DSS & PCI P2PE Compliance: Managing compliance and audit processes.
Incident Response & Vulnerability Management: Handling security incidents and vulnerability assessments.
Audit Coordination: Overseeing internal and external audits.
Data Protection: Securing sensitive information.
Why Join?
This role offers an opportunity to work in a hybrid model while contributing to a highly secure and innovative payment processing environment.