Senior Manager, Information Security

Role Overview

This position is primarily responsible for taking lead in the management of CWS Africa information system security program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected by others, identifying, evaluating and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the risk posture of the organization.

What You Will Do

Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program to ensure that the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information is owned, controlled, or processed by the organization. Manage the enterprise's information security organization, consisting of direct reports and indirect reports.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering, and IT operations staff. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as NIST, South Africa’s POPIA, Kenya Data Protection Act, Cloud Security Policy, among other relevant local or global laws, standards, and regulations.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight (8) years’ paid IT work experience
• 3 years of experience in IT Security
• 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in IT field, or four (4) years’ work experience in IT if a bachelor’s degree required
• Other advanced professional training in IT Security is required (NIST CSP, CISSP, GIAC, CISA, CISM, CompTIA Security+) related or equivalent

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Travel opportunities
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities