IT Security Systems Specialist at Chirano Gold Mines Limited

Job Title: IT Security Systems Specialist

Reports To: IT Security & Infrastructure Lead

Function: Information Technology

Department: Finance

Responsible for LAN, WAN and Active directory security services. Collaboration with IT Network Specialist and Systems & Messaging Specialist to implement cutting-edge infrastructure technology

Key Accountabilities:

Overall responsible for the management of the IT Security Infrastructure:

• Planning and control of the system security of infrastructure components on day-to-day basis
• Testing and Deployment of new security solutions
• Support Network and Messaging Systems specialist on day-to-day basis

Key Activities/Decision Areas:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational support for all security systems on corporate LAN and WAN, and DMZ as well as Active directory in accordance with established IT Operational Framework.
• Responsible for managing all changes to the corporate systems Security infrastructure and ensuring that all changes go through the change process.
• Provides 2nd & 3rd Level quality support service to users by addressing problems or issues involving IT systems security infrastructure through the Help Desk function.
• Work with other 3rd party service providers, Regional and Cooperate security teams in resolving and review all security threats.
• Administer all firewalls and security device including Cisco ASA, IPS SEP, vulnerability scanners, etc, ensuring latest patches, updates and service packs are installed.
• Work with the security systems supervisor from the Mine security team on Improx access control, CCTV, Alarms systems etc.
• Responsible for managing web, spam and email filters
• Monitor all systems to proactively identify and block security breaches.
• Create, configure and maintain site to site VPN, remote access VPN, IKE and IPSec tunnel, PKI for authentication.
• Create route, domain based VPN and security rules to perform protocol filtering.
• Responsible for team and user education on security procedures and updates, following on specific feedback and initiating corrective action to ensure that defined goals are met.
• Perform periodic IT security compliance Audit. Communicate findings and corrective action in a report to Head of IT; recommend security upgrades and improvements.

Person Specification

Essential role related knowledge, technical skills, qualifications and experience:

• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology , Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering or Related Areas
• Professional Certification in CCNP Security , CCSP, CEH, MCP etc. will be an added advantage
• Between 4 – 5 years of Security experience in an Enterprise Network, Telecommunication or ISP
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems and Windows Server Environment; DNS,AD, DHCP etc

• Excellent knowledge of Cisco Unified communication systems
• Be able to work independently or in a team environment
• Strong leadership, motivational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Strong customer orientation and relationship management
• Be able to interact with users, peers, and management.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude.
• Results oriented and meets deadlines
• Good work ethics and good personal behaviour
• Good communication skills
• Innovative
• Age not more than 30 years