Lancet Laboratories is executing an IT transformation (Zero-Detection LIS, Huawei Cloud infrastructure, and full digital modernisation). We require a seasoned CISO to architect and govern the cybersecurity framework for this transition, ensuring zero disruption to clinical operations while protecting patient data (POPIA/HIPAA) and securing national-scale infrastructure. This role is one of five critical leadership pillars reporting directly to the CDIO, accountable for Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Technical Governance during our high-velocity transformation.

Technical certifications: CCNA or equivalent, plus cloud security credentials (Huawei Cloud, AWS/Azure Security)
ISO 9001 certification achievement and audit experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity or related field preferred. Professional security certifications (CISSP, CISM or equivalent) required
Extensive hands-on security leadership experience may substitute for formal qualifications

15+ years in technology leadership with specific focus on cybersecurity governance and national-scale infrastructure
Proven track record establishing security frameworks for rapid cloud scaling (Huawei Cloud, Azure, or equivalent)
Experience managing autonomous NOCs and large-scale network operations (10,000+ endpoints/nodes)
Demonstrated success in healthcare, insurance, or mission-critical security environments (e.g., Discovery Insure, Fidelity ADT-equivalent high-security sectors)

Patent or innovation track record in security devices or remote monitoring systems
Experience migrating from legacy TDM to IP networks (transformation program exposure)
Experience with 5G private networks and IoT security architectures (Sigfox/LPWAN or similar)
Background in telecommunications or large-scale ISP infrastructure (Openserve, Telkom, or tier-1 provider)
Knowledge of Red Hat JBoss, SQL/Oracle databases, and middleware security
R10M+ budget management experience and board-level reporting

Cybersecurity Architecture & Governance
• Design and implement enterprise security frameworks for rapid cloud infrastructure scaling (Huawei Cloud environment)
• Establish governance protocols, risk management frameworks, and compliance standards aligned to ISO 9001, eTOM, and ITIL
• Develop security strategies for national-scale LAN/WAN architectures, 5G private networks, and IoT medical devices
• Act as trusted advisor to the Executive Committee and Board on cyber risk during the LIS replacement
Zero-Trust Infrastructure Security
• Secure the migration from legacy systems to cloud-first architectures, ensuring "Zero-Detection" decoupled security layers
• Oversee autonomous Network Operations Centres (NOCs) processing high-volume clinical data (~10,000+ messages/minute equivalent)
• Manage technology life cycles for critical pathology infrastructure and national lab networks
• Lead the replacement of legacy telephony and middleware with SaaS-secure alternatives (AI-enabled telephony, DocuSign/Lawtrust digital workflows)
Healthcare Compliance & Data Protection
• Ensure POPIA, HIPAA, and HPCSA compliance across all patient data systems (Dr/Patient App, LIMS, ERP)
• Implement automated ESG compliance reporting and security audit trails
• Govern the Master Patient Index (MPI) data quality initiatives and real-time claims processing security

• Secure integration layers between LIS, CRM, Debtors, and Inventory systems (API-first security)
Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Manage critical shareholder engagements (major medical aids, hospital groups, regulatory bodies)
• Establish incident response protocols for mission-critical lab operations (24/7 availability requirement)
• Secure IoT and medical device networks (reference architecture: national LPWAN/IoT security models)
• Lead cybersecurity training programs for 2,000+ staff across 200+ sites
Strategic Technology Leadership
• Drive AI and automation security (DeepSeek, autonomous agents, AI-driven pathology analytics)
• Oversee fibre and network modernisation (FTTR – Fibre to The Room) for lab connectivity
• Architect 5G private networks for remote/mobile lab units (collision avoidance, automated ESG reporting)
• Contribute to the "unified system of truth" digital transformation vision

Strategic Vision: Ability to balance security rigor with transformation velocity. Enabling "move fast but don't break things" in a R200M program
Stakeholder Leadership: Executive presence to influence CEO, Board, and medical stakeholders; proven blue-chip engagement (CIVH, major insurers)
Governance Rigor: Obsessive about frameworks, compliance, and "secure by design" architecture
Execution Focus: Hands-on technical depth combined with 40+ person team leadership; able to review architecture diagrams on Monday and audit NOCs on Tuesday
Innovation Mindset: Experience deploying AI security models, autonomous agents, and next-gen network technologies