Entreprise
HELICONIA AFRICA DEVELOPEMENT recherche un Information System Security Officer
Poste
The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the security and integrity of the organization’s information systems. His role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and controls to protect the organization’s data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other security threats. The ISSO collaborates with various departments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Responsibility & obligations:
• Security Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure security policies are aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management and Assessment: o Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses. o Identify potential security risks and recommend mitigation strategies. o Perform security audits and compliance checks.
• Incident Response and Management: o Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures. o Lead the response to security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery. o Conduct post-incident analysis to prevent future occurrences. • Security Monitoring and Reporting: o Monitor and analyze security alerts and events to detect potential threats. o Maintain security event logs and prepare reports on security incidents and trends. o Provide regular reports to management on the status of information security.
• Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: o Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). o Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Security Awareness and Training: o Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for employees. o Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Technical Security Controls: o Oversee the implementation and maintenance of technical security controls (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption). o Ensure secure configuration and management of information systems.
Profil
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, etc.) is highly desired.
• Proven work experience as an Information Systems Security Officer or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (ISO 27001 etc.)
• English & French: Excellent written & verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common security goals.
• Knowledge of incident response procedures.
• Office 365 (Microsoft Defender) experience is a plus.