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
