Cyber Security jobs in United States

Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist who will be responsible for establishing and strengthening cybersecurity capabilities across the Africa region ensuring alignment with company security policies, risk management strategies, and compliance standards.

This role involves developing, recommending, and enforcing security controls, conducting audits, managing security risks, and implementing testing procedures to protect critical systems and assets.

The specialist will collaborate with stakeholders to uphold the company's cybersecurity framework, enhance resilience against threats, and ensure the integrity and security of IT infrastructure in line with organizational objectives.

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

1. Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline.
2. 7 years' experience working in IT and 5 years working in cybersecurity.
3. MCSE or related certification.
4. Professional certification in A N S; Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); ITIL 4.0.
5. Expertise in information security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response.
6. Strong knowledge of IT systems, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud security, auditing, and multilayered defense strategies.
7. Strong skills in policy development, security system design, supplier evaluation, and intrusion detection.
8. Ability to integrate security requirements into acquisitions, assess software quality, and identify vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.

CA Mining will respond to shortlisted candidates only.