Cyber Security Specialist

Description:

Are you a skilled Cyber Security Specialist looking for a challenging role in a dynamic environment? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to lead and implement cyber security initiatives across our Africa region operations. Join us and play a critical role in protecting our digital assets and infrastructure

Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Plan, organize, lead, and evaluate cybersecurity projects and activities across the Africa region in collaboration with management
• Respond to high-priority and complex security incidents, working with service providers to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues
• Provide expert guidance on the design, implementation, administration, and enforcement of information security controls, including network security, intrusion detection, endpoint protection, and identity management
• Assess risks, design controls to mitigate threats, document control failures, and provide remediation guidance while preparing management reports to track progress
• Offer technical leadership in implementing security controls and best practices
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, technological advancements, and security tools to enhance incident response capabilities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and security needs to develop and recommend effective solutions for mining operations/sites
• Oversee and manage service providers and vendors to ensure cybersecurity standards and partnerships are maintained
• Engage in strategic and tactical planning to coordinate the delivery of cybersecurity products and services
• Manage and allocate section budgets effectively while ensuring financial accountability and approval of cyber security-related expenditures
• Participate in various meetings, committees, and task forces to communicate updates and opportunities related to cyber security
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Promote awareness of SHEC practices and imbed a safety culture

Education & Experience required :

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• Bachelor's degree in cyber security , Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cyber security, risk management, or IT security
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, tools, and methodologies
• Experience in incident response, risk assessment, and control implementation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple cybersecurity projects and initiatives effectively
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, A+, N+, S+ , MCSE , ITIL 4.0 or related industry certification s required
• Mining industry experience, preferred but not required

Requirements:

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• Plan, organize, lead, and evaluate cybersecurity projects and activities across the Africa region in collaboration with management
• Respond to high-priority and complex security incidents, working with service providers to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues
• Provide expert guidance on the design, implementation, administration, and enforcement of information security controls, including network security, intrusion detection, endpoint protection, and identity management
• Assess risks, design controls to mitigate threats, document control failures, and provide remediation guidance while preparing management reports to track progress
• Offer technical leadership in implementing security controls and best practices
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, technological advancements, and security tools to enhance incident response capabilities
• Evaluate emerging technologies and security needs to develop and recommend effective solutions for mining operations/sites
• Oversee and manage service providers and vendors to ensure cybersecurity standards and partnerships are maintained
• Engage in strategic and tactical planning to coordinate the delivery of cybersecurity products and services
• Manage and allocate section budgets effectively while ensuring financial accountability and approval of cyber security-related expenditures
• Participate in various meetings, committees, and task forces to communicate updates and opportunities related to cyber security
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management
• Promote awareness of SHEC practices and imbed a safety culture

• 
  
• Bachelor's degree in cyber security , Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cyber security, risk management, or IT security
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, tools, and methodologies
• Experience in incident response, risk assessment, and control implementation
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple cybersecurity projects and initiatives effectively
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, A+, N+, S+ , MCSE , ITIL 4.0 or related industry certification s required
• Mining industry experience, preferred but not required