Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service Lead | Hitachi Energy
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : January 30, 2026
About the Role
This elite technical role manages high-RPM security data and ensures the 100% compliance of enterprise applications within the global energy sector. Utilizing AWS for scalable security architecture and specialized vulnerability assessment data, the lead minimizes operational risk in digital infrastructure. Their expertise leverages data-driven insights to neutralize cyber threats and ensures the institutional integrity of the group’s global energy systems.
Description
- This is a fully remote, strategic leadership role with global visibility and six indirect reports.
- We’re seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to take ownership of our Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service, an essential part of our global security strategy. In this role, you’ll drive innovation, lead a team of external experts, and collaborate across IT, legal, and governance functions to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and ensure application compliance with international regulations.
- If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of digital security, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and manage a team of external cybersecurity experts, ensuring high-quality service delivery
- Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity across IT and business initiatives
- Ensure compliance with global regulations (NIS 2, EU AI Act, CFIUS)
- Oversee application onboarding, RFP responses, and tool integrations
- Improve security assessment processes and ServiceNow workflows
- Collaborate with IT, Legal, Governance, and Security teams
- Maintain documentation and knowledge systems for assessments and compliance
- Own and manage assessment solutions
- Plan budgets, resources, and strategic development of the service
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
- Strong proficiency in ServiceNow (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
- Familiarity with tools such as OneTrust, Tenable, Lansweeper, Axonius, Azure DevOps, and Power BI
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CF 2, NIST RM, CIS, UCF)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, CISSP) are a plus
What We Offer:
- A fully remote position with global visibility
- Strategic ownership of a high-impact cybersecurity service
- Collaboration with top experts across departments
- A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement
- Benefits will be tailored based on the candidate’s country of employment and discussed during the selection process
Career Growth & Education
A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Informatics is mandatory, with growth supported by CISM or CISSP certifications. Career progression leads toward Chief Information Security Officer or Global Risk Head roles for those who master AI-driven threat detection. Participating in specialized cybersecurity bootcamps and global tech forums provides a pathway to elite roles in international financial and energy consulting firms.
Salary & Financial Insight
Estimated monthly salaries range from R85,000 to R145,000, reflecting the high technical and regulatory stakes in cybersecurity. High-income tech professionals should prioritize professional wealth management and offshore investment diversification to protect their capital growth.
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