IT - OT Systems Specialist at Kinross Gold Corporation
Toronto, ON, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Windows, Powershell, French, Nist, Communication Skills, Data Exchange, Server Administration, Active Directory, Switches, English, Network Infrastructure, Communication Protocols, Analytical Skills, Automation

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

Start Date ASAP
Hybrid Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)
Dress Code Business Casual
Location Downtown Toronto, Outside of Union Station (TTC & GO accessible)

WHO WE ARE

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. In 2021, Kinross committed to a greenhouse gas reduction action plan as part of its Climate Change strategy, reached approximately 1 million beneficiaries through its community programs, and recycled 80% of the water used at our sites. We also achieved record high levels of local employment, with 99% of total workforce from within host countries, and advanced inclusion and diversity targets, including instituting a Global Inclusion and Diversity Leadership Council.
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1. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Deep understanding of Windows and Linux server administration.
  • Proficient in PowerShell and other scripting tools for automation and configuration.
  • Knowledge of secure data exchange between trusted/untrusted networks and Industrial DMZ.
  • Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Remote Desktop Services, Cluster Services
  • Server/application replication and migration
  • DCS/SCADA systems (e.g., ABB, Emerson, Rockwell, Schneider Electric)
  • Active Directory (multi-domain environments)
  • Cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82)
  • Industrial communication protocols
  • Network infrastructure in industrial environments (switches, VLANs, firewalls)
  1. Behavioral & Soft Skills
  • Strong decision-making and analytical skills under pressure.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to interface with both IT and OT stakeholders.
  • Highly adaptable to evolving priorities in a dynamic, operationally sensitive environment.
  • Willingness to work outside regular hours when required.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is a plus.
Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Director, IT/OT Integrations & Global Network Communications, this position will focus on the optimization and support of Operational Technology systems within the IT context, in multiple technical domains including mine, plant, and safety systems. The role will enable secure and efficient integration of applications between the IT and OT, facilitating access to application for users, maintaining optimum security for OT applications.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in industrial control systems (ICS), demonstrate exceptional troubleshooting abilities, operate independently, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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