The Role
This position combines approximately:
60% IT Operations & Technology Leadership
40% Information Security & Cyber Risk Management
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading global IT operations, developing and executing technology roadmaps, driving infrastructure optimisation, and ensuring a strong and evolving security posture across a geographically distributed business.
This role is best suited to someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership, governance, risk management, operational excellence, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology & IT Operations
Lead global IT infrastructure, cloud environments, networks, systems, and end-user technology services
Develop and execute long-term technology and infrastructure roadmaps
Drive cloud strategy, optimisation, and governance
Oversee IT service management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational performance
Manage technology budgets, vendors, licensing, and strategic technology investments
Lead distributed international IT teams through regional management structures
Information Security
Own the organisation’s cyber security strategy and security roadmap
Drive security governance, risk management, compliance, and security maturity initiatives
Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, identity management, and security controls
Lead compliance initiatives aligned to frameworks such as ISO27001, SOC2, NIST, GDPR, and POPIA
Partner with engineering and DevOps teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Candidate Profile:
Experience leading global or multi-country technology operations
Strong exposure to both IT infrastructure and cyber security
Experience managing distributed teams and third-party providers
Knowledge of cloud technologies, security frameworks, governance, and risk management
Experience operating at executive, director, or senior leadership level
What Will Make You Successful
The organisation places significant emphasis on leadership style and cultural fit.
The successful individual will demonstrate:
Strong executive presence
Excellent stakeholder management skills
Commercial and business-focused decision making
Ability to build relationships across international teams
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Pragmatic and balanced decision making around risk and technology investment
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