Cybersecurity Specialist (Security Controls /Risk Management / Infrastructure / CISSP / MSCE / Mining)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management to plan, lead, and evaluate cybersecurity projects and initiatives across the Africa region.
• Respond to complex security incidents, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with service providers to resolve threats.
• Provide guidance on implementing and enforcing security controls for applications, networks, intrusion detection, endpoint security, and identity management.
• Assess security risks, design controls, document gaps, and provide remediation strategies with progress reporting.
• Lead technical implementation of security controls and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Stay up to date on cybersecurity trends, threat landscapes, and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate security needs, recommend solutions, and enhance cyber incident response capabilities for mining sites.
• Manage service providers, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure effective cybersecurity support.
• Participate in strategic planning and lead tactical initiatives for technology deployment and cybersecurity services.
• Develop and manage budgets, allocate resources, and approve expenditures.
• Represent cybersecurity interests in meetings, committees, and task forces.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
• 7+ years’ experience working in IT and 5+ years working in cyber security.
• MCSE or related certification.
• Professional certification in A+, N+, S+; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); ITIL 4.0.
• Expertise in information security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud security, auditing, and multi-layered defence strategies.
• Strong skills in policy development, security system design, supplier evaluation, and intrusion detection.
• Ability to integrate security requirements into acquisitions, assess software quality, and identify vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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