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Job Summary:
Kinross Gold Corporation is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States. The IT Specialist role is a hands-on position that involves providing technical support, managing core systems, and collaborating with various teams to ensure site technology resilience and user productivity.
Responsibilities:
• Systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with end users, contractors and vendors to determine hardware and software or system functional specifications.
• Design, documentation, analysis, testing of computer systems or programs, based on site and department specifications.
• Serve as a primary contact for the North America Service Desk; troubleshoot and resolve incidents/requests for Windows 11, Windows Server 2019 and newer, O365, Teams, Printing, VPN, and core business apps with high first‑time‑fix rates.
• Provide one‑on‑one and small‑group end‑user training; write how‑to guides and knowledge base articles.
• Administer Windows Server/AD, DNS/DHCP, GPO, and patching; monitor backups and recovery procedures.
• Operate Nutanix‑based clusters (compute/storage/virtualization) and site NAS/SAN (Dell/Synology); perform capacity and health checks and coordinate upgrades with vendors.
• Maintain and administer campus/industrial Ethernet (Cisco) switching, VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, and optics; ensure fiber plant integrity and documentation.
• Support site point‑to‑point and point‑to‑multipoint wireless systems (backhaul and access), including design inputs, LOS checks, and alignment/validation.
• Support for Cisco Desk Telephones and Teleconference Systems including Cisco desk telephones and teleconference systems.
• Partner with Operational and Support Departments on industrial networks, historian/SCADA connectivity, and change management that protects safety and uptime.
• Own device imaging/provisioning for Dell laptops/workstations; manage asset inventory and lifecycle.
• Follow site safety and LOTOTO practices; complete required MSHA new‑miner training; adhere to Kinross Americas Safety Guidelines in all work.
• Contribute to change records and diagrams; keep runbooks, network maps, and rack elevations current.
• Participate in after‑hours and weekend support rotation; travel to comm sites and facilities around the property as needed (all weather).
• Work independently and with minimal supervision. Present concerns and potential solution to KNV IT Leadership for decision making as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Advance knowledge in information technology, information systems and/or networking or 3+ years’ experience in a relevant field required.
• Experience in IT support/operations with demonstrated customer service mindset.
• Solid skills with Windows client/Server, AD, DNS/DHCP, GPO, and endpoint management; strong troubleshooting across OS/app/network stacks.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco switching and fiber (port/VLAN provisioning, SFPs, optics, link testing).
• Working knowledge of wireless links (P2P/PMP) and fundamentals like RSSI/SNR, alignment, and link budgets.
• Familiarity with virtualization and enterprise storage (Nutanix preferred) and backup/recovery workflows.
• Ability to create and deliver clear user training and concise documentation.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to safely work at heights/rack spaces and lift up to ~50 lbs; willingness to work outdoors in a mine environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive business or personal information.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with Kinross data protection and privacy standards
Preferred:
• Certifications: CompTIA A+/Network+, CCNA, Microsoft MD‑102/Windows, AZ‑104, Nutanix NCP.
• Experience in OT/industrial networks and CPwE concepts; exposure to SCADA/historian connectivity.
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell), imaging tools, and endpoint security/patching platforms.
• Familiar with JDE system for equipment procurement.
Company:
Kinross Gold Corporation is a senior gold mining company with a diverse portfolio of mines and projects in the United States, Brazil, Chile, Mauritania, and Canada. Founded in 1993, the company is headquartered in Toronto, CAN, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.