Information Security Manager (JB5838)

Gauteng
Salary: R999 900.00 - R1 000 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT Insurance Finance
Reference: Information Security Manager (JB5838)

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Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Information Security Manager (JB5838)
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Salary: XXX-XXXX per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Financial Services

Our client is an established, South Africa–based financial services organisation operating within a regulated, enterprise-scale environment. The business offers investment, insurance, and wealth-related services, supporting a large national client base through secure, high-availability digital platforms. Technology is central to the organisation’s operations, with IT teams responsible for maintaining and enhancing business-critical systems, data integrity, and information security. The environment is stable, professionally managed, and suited to experienced IT professionals who value structure, accountability, and working on systems with long-term operational impact rather than short-term or experimental projects.

An experienced Information Security Manager is required to lead cybersecurity strategy, governance, and operations across a hybrid on-prem and cloud environment. The role has full accountability for security architecture, SOC oversight, Microsoft security platforms, regulatory compliance, and risk management, while working closely with IT leadership and executive stakeholders.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing strategy, governance, and operational execution in a complex enterprise environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years’ IT Security experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong experience in hybrid cloud security environments
Deep knowledge of Microsoft 365 E3/E5 security stack
Proven experience managing SOC operations, SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence
Experience with BYOD security and distributed branch environments
Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

Certifications (highly advantageous):

CISSP or CISM
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
GIAC Security Operations or similar

Ideal Candidate Profile

Enterprise-focused, structured, and compliance-driven
Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels
Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
Clear communicator with executive presence
Resilient, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented

Key Responsibilities:

Security Strategy & Governance

Define and maintain enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and governance frameworks.
Ensure alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Joint Security Standards.
Monitor emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practice.

Architecture & Identity Security

Design secure solutions across hybrid infrastructure, including Azure and on-prem environments.
Integrate security into infrastructure and application initiatives.
Manage identity and access controls, including Azure AD, MFA, and privileged access.

Security Operations & SOC Oversight

Oversee day-to-day security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence.
Manage Microsoft security platforms, including Defender, Sentinel, Purview, and Conditional Access.
Oversee 24/7 SOC operations, including incident playbooks, escalation, and KPIs (MTTD, MTTR).

Risk, Compliance & Audit

Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, NIST CSF, JSS, and related standards.
Maintain risk registers and manage audit remediation activities.

BYOD & Network Security

Define and enforce BYOD security controls, including MDM and DLP.
Secure branch and remote networks using firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation.

Financial & Vendor Management

Manage the cybersecurity budget, licensing, tools, and vendors.
Track ROI and risk mitigation outcomes.

Leadership & Awareness

Lead and develop a cybersecurity team across operations, engineering, and compliance.
Drive organisation-wide security awareness and training initiatives.
Provide executive-level reporting on security posture and risk exposure.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.

Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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