Senior Specialist Digital Forensics & Incident Response

This role is responsible for the collection processing preservation analysis and presentation of evidence for functions across the enterprise and developing and executing standards procedures and processes to uncover resist and recover from security incidents.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct digital forensics investigations on hosts networks and cloud applications.
• Conducts examinations of computers and media generated by computers to collect and analyze evidence as an expert in the specialty area of forensic computer science
• Analyze and interpret digital evidence to support incident response investigations.
• Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures training and regular exercises.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest digital forensics tools techniques and trends.
• Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams to enhance incident response capabilities.
• Provide guidance and training on digital forensics and incident response to staff.
• Provides timely and relevant updates to appropriate stakeholders and decision makers
• Provides timely and relevant updates to appropriate stakeholders and decision makers

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 drivers licence
• Security Certification (e.g. CISSP CISM GCFA EnCE CCE)
• Registration with professional bodies (Desirable)

Experience

• 5 7 years working experience in a similar role

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability in digital forensics and incident response.
• Knowledge of digital forensics tools and methodologies.
• Technical expertise in performing digital forensics on a variety of media including hard drives; portable storage (e.g. USB drives memory cards); smartphones and tablets; and cloud services (SaaS IaaS)
• Technical expertise in following industry best practices and standards in digital evidence acquisition handling and documentation

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 chainfrom 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 29000 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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