Cyber Security Specialist (41414)

Job title: Cyber Security Specialist
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: Market related
Location: Johannesburg
Job published: 14 March 2025
Job ID: 41414

Job 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:

  • 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:

  • 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 4.0or related industry certifications required
  • Mining industry experience, preferred but not required

 

 

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