Senior Specialist IM Security Operations

Company Description

Valterra Platinum is the world’s leading primary producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), operating across the full value chain, from resource to market. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible.

Our business is at the heart of the broader Southern African economic and social landscape and we are committed to working towards a safe, sustainable, competitive and profitable business that benefits our country, our communities, our people, and our shareholders.

If you're driven by purpose, performance and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. At Valterra, you'll be part of a team creating value that lasts—powered by curiosity, courage, and care. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

Location: Rosebank

Job Description

The role is responsible for defining, implementing and managing the Security Operations Centre (SOC) as a 24/7/365 cyber situational awareness, incident response, forensic analysis and cyber threat  intelligence management centre with a mission to reduce the likelihood and severity of incidents and vulnerabilities that may compromise the security and resilience of Anglo American Platinum and the availability of business and OT critical systems.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Build & maintain an innovative security operations, threat hunting and intelligence practice, including best-of-breed defense and intelligence operations.
• Build a team and practice to monitor and analyze security alerts from various security tools and systems. Triage alerts from detection platforms, identifying and removing false positive issues and escalating genuine identified attacks.
• Document formal, technical incident reports for consumption by infrastructure teams and senior leadership.
• Respond to and investigate security incidents and breaches.
• Work efficiently to create, maintain and meet organization specific SOC metrics and SLAs
• Develop and implement security monitoring and incident response procedures with practice team leads.
• Collaborate with other IM and security teams to integrate security operations into overall IM operations.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to ensure compliance with security policies.
• Provide guidance and training on security operations to staff.
• Monitors threat intelligence feeds to identify a range of threats, including indicators of compromise and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
• Identify the tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) of potential threats through the MITRE ATT&CK or similar frameworks

Qualifications

• An undergraduate qualification (Bachelors degree/Diploma or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field.              

• It would be advantageous to have a postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.

Certifications

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s licence
• Security Certification (e.g. CISSP, CEH, GIAC GSOM, OSDA)     
• Registration with professional bodies (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 – 7 years working experience in a similar role

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to analyse large data sets and identify anomalies
• Demonstrated ability to quickly create and deploy countermeasures under pressure
• Experience with monitoring networks, detecting threats, and responding to incidents.
• Experience with report writing, investigational techniques and communicating to large audiences.

Additional Information

Who We Are

We are a Southern African PGM producer, marketing metals globally, with a presence across 8 regions and 17 sites. Our operations include 4 operating mines, 3 smelters, and 2 refineries, giving us full control across the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) value chain—from resource to market.

We explore, we mine, we concentrate, we smelt, we refine and we market. As a result, we have an in-depth knowledge of PGM production and markets. Using this knowledge, we invest in developing sustainable markets for PGMs, partnering directly with research institutions as well as customers in the industrial, jewellery and investment sectors.

With 3 global marketing hubs and a team of over 29,000 employees, we serve a diverse international customer base while remaining deeply rooted in Southern Africa.

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date: 03/07/2025

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