Johannesburg, ZAF
22 days ago
Chief Information Security Officer
**Make an impact with NTT DATA** Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. **Your day at NTT DATA** The Director, Information Security is a senior management role responsible for overseeing and leading NTT's information security programme(s). This role plays a critical role in contributing towards the development of, as well as driving the implementation of NTT's security and governance strategy, frameworks, policies, and practices enabling a risk-free and scalable business operations. This role collaborates with cross functional teams, and senior leadership, and other stakeholders to maintain a robust and proactive information security posture. **What you'll be doing** **Key Roles and Responsibilities:** + Contributes towards the development and drives the implementation of an organisation-wide information security strategy aligned with the NTT's business objectives. + Contributes towards establishing and maintaining information security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines that comply with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. + Oversees the identification, assessment and management of information security risks across the organisation, including data, systems, networks, and third-party relationships. + Promotes a culture of security awareness among employees through training, education, and regular communication. + Oversees the development and execution of incident response plans to effectively address and mitigate security incidents. + Ensures NTT's compliance with relevant security regulations, laws, and industry standards. + Assesses and selects appropriate security technologies and solutions to protect NTT's digital assets. + Implements security monitoring tools and systems to detect and respond to security threats and providing regular reports to executive leadership and stakeholders. + Stays informed about emerging security threats and industry trends to continuously enhance the organisation's security posture. + Evaluates security risks associated with third-party vendors and service providers and implementing risk mitigation strategies. + Effectively communicates security incidents, responses, and mitigation efforts to relevant stakeholders. + Coordinates and manages internal and external security audits and assessments. + Provides guidance and leadership to the information security team, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures. **Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:** + Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards. + In-depth understanding of security technologies, tools, and best practices + Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders + Strong leadership and team management skills to lead and motivate a diverse security team + Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering results + Business acumen and the ability to align security objectives with overall business objectives **Academic Qualifications and Certifications:** + Degree in business administration or a technology-related field required (e.g., computer science, information technology, etc.) + MBA or Masters in IT related field with a security focus preferred + Related Cybersecurity, risk management and data privacy certifications preferred: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, and/or CEH **Required Experience:** + Significant experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT roles in a global organisation + Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing enterprise-wide information security strategies and initiatives + Significant experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management + Significant experience in Agile (scaled) software development or other best in class development practices + Significant experience with Cloud computing / Elastic computing across virtualised environments + Significant experience in risk management, compliance and regulatory requirements related to information security + Significant experience and working knowledge of the following areas of technical expertise: information policy formulation, information security management, business risk management, IT risk assessment and management, IT continuity management, IT governance formulation, and organisational change management, IT financial management and IT audit **Workplace type** **:** **About NTT DATA** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. **Equal Opportunity Employer** NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
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