Principal, IT Cyber Engineer at AngloGold Ashanti

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or relevant Cybersecurity industry Certification.

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Experience 

• Strong analytical skills and cross functional knowledge across multiple security platforms and other infrastructure disciplines
• Deep knowledge of Infrastructure security architectures, vulnerabilities and controls including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Cloud IaaS/PaaS and network implementations.
• Deep knowledge of application security vulnerabilities, testing techniques, and the OWASP framework.
• Experience in using security tools across different facets of infrastructure and applications. (SIEM, EDR, Threat Hunting (scripting), Vulnerability Exploitation, IAM, PAM etc.)
• Skilled in Security Penetration covering Microsoft Enterprise Environment (On-Premises and Cloud)
• Skilled in the Microsoft Security Stack (Defender, Sentinel, Endpoint Management)
• Skilled PowerShell & API Scripter (PowerShell and KQL is a must)
• Experience in Penetration Testing and/or simulating of security events for controlled testing and validating of infrastructure and application environments
• Be able to articulate vulnerabilities, defects, technical controls and risks, with the Business in a manner that can be easily understood.
• Experience of Security frameworks like NIST and CIS
• Strong Investigation and Postmortem analysis skills with the expectation to discuss the root causes of an issue as they come up.
• Solid project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Stays on the forefront of new technology breakthroughs and trends.
• Knows what new technologies are available and recommends their use.
• Documents and shares best practices or unique solutions.
• Develops innovative, creative and effective solutions.
• Research in determining solution alternatives.
• Must be an independent problem solver with troubleshooting, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a global matrix organization with insourced and outsourced team members.
• High standard of organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand the business needs and propose a technology solution that addresses the associated requirements.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external teams.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively within a group.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains an attitude of excellence.
• Accepts change and responds appropriately.
• Ability to operate under pressure
• Exhibits concern for business financial issues

Role Accountabilities

General

• Compliance with all AGA policies.
• Effective management of Tasks.
• Maintain good inter-departmental relationships.
• Effective management of annual Ideas and Demands.
• Acts as an expert for the Enterprise Infrastructure service teams in the plan, design, and delivery of enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Applies corporate, industry and professional standards in daily activities.
• Align with Enterprise Architecture to develop detail technology roadmaps for the relevant areas.
• Adopt and communicate new infrastructure application concepts, ideas, techniques and best practices.

Projects

• Compliance with all service management process.
• Ensure compliance to all relevant governance requirements, e.g. SOX, King IV etc.
• Predicting and overseeing infrastructure or software upgrades based on business needs.
• Provide third-level support for incidents and problems in designated areas of expertise.

Operations

• Provides infrastructure architecture guidance to infrastructure projects and programs to ensure requirements align with business strategies and architecture roadmaps.
• Provides application architecture guidance to application projects and programs to ensure requirements align with business strategies and architecture roadmaps.
• All agreed POC's, Work Package's, Continuous Service Improvements (CSI's), and Project deliverables to be delivered according to agreed scope, acceptable quality, and within budget.
• Ensure effective governance on projects and report on group-wide project performance according to the Technology PMO standards.
• Responsible for impact analysis and design modifications to existing systems to support new solutions.
• Provides technical direction that may be aligned to a 3-5 year roadmap.
• Develops specifications for interfaces from existing to new systems.

People

• Establish/Maintain an environment where people can: Be open / Are challenged to achieve their best/ Act within the assigned boundaries/Make values-based judgments and business decisions. 
• Living the AGA Values. 
• Effective performance management: Performance Agreements aligned with HR due dates on the system /Performance and KPI Reviews are done timeously, and relevant feedback provided. 
• Adherence to all other HR processes. 

 Financial Accountabilities

• Adherence to the company and departmental processes and timelines. 
• Manage Technology Budget to deliver against the plan. 
• Manage departmental and functional demands for financial and roadmap planning.

Safety Accountabilities

• Identifying, understanding, and addressing safety and environmental hazards, risks, and consequences.
• Demonstrating behaviour that is consistent with the AngloGold Ashanti Safety Vision and Values.
• Collaborating with others in pursuing safety and environmental goals.
• Seeking opportunities for learning to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Establish a safety culture for subordinates and ensure that work processes are free from safety and health hazards and that subordinates are adequately trained to ensure safety.