Information Security Officer
Boardroom AppointmentsSandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Maintain Operational Systems, Networks and Security, Facilitate annual PCI audits, Ensure Linux systems are patched promptly and securely, Maintain and monitor Elastic SIEM, Troubleshoot system issues, Deploy and manage tooling, Research and implement new tools, Develop Python scripts and tools, Securely architect and manage AWS services, Maintain robust connectivity between third parties, banking partners, and on-premises data centres, Implement and enforce best practices in system isolation, scope reduction, and security, Support field engineers and maintain internal HSMs, Conduct key management ceremonies and maintain PCI compliance, Maintain accurate and current documentation of infrastructure, procedures, and security policies, Promote a security-aware culture within the company, Implement automation to enhance both infrastructure and security management, Optimise costs while maintaining high security and performance standards, Ensure weekly vulnerability scans are completed, tracked, and resolved within SLA, Review and sign off on daily/weekly PCI business-as-usual activities, Analyse data and report security metrics monthly, Collaborate with 3rd parties to complete and pass PCI certification audits, Review and uphold The Companys security commitments to external partners.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
- At least 3 years relevant experience in security or infrastructure roles
- Experience in the payments or banking sector preferred
- Familiarity with PCI audits, DevOps practices, Linux, MySQL, and AWS
Benefits
- Annual salary range not specified
- Employer-sponsored health insurance not specified
- 401(k) or retirement plan not specified
- Paid time off not specified
- Other benefits not specified