Manager - Information Security, MTN GlobalConnect at MTN Nigeria

Job Identification: 2212

Job Description
Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities/outputs of the position (KPA's):

Operational Delivery:

• Provide direct support to the LISO and relevant stakeholders. 
• Improve the Information Security Management System
• Be the First Responder and provide adequate support and remediation on security incidents as they arise
• Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities in relation to the financial technology platforms 
• Improve standards for testing methodologies, techniques, and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programs. 
• Manage Information Security assessments and compliance exercises across Financial Technology functions. 
• Manage and improve standards for testing methodologies, techniques and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programme 
• Manage and monitor compliance to Information security policies, procedures and standards via a robust information security program/plan depicting continuous planned and adhoc audit and review exercises. 
• Assist relevant business owners and custodians in identifying and setting activities logs, audit trails, and functional and technical requirements, and ensure adequate custody of such. 
• Supervise and manage collaboration with relevant vendors/stakeholders for vulnerability scanning and penetration testing exercises. 
• Manage the maintenance an adequate information security risk register for critical assets.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• Minimum of 4-years degree / diploma (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Systems, or related field)
• Master’s degree is advantageous
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in the Information Security domain
• Experience in the telecommunication sector is advantageous
• Experience in Information Security related Governance, Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance
• Understanding emerging markets advantageous
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Pan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageous

Competencies:
Functional Knowledge:

• Information Security systems and tools such as SIEM, EDR, PAM
• Telecommunication technologies – _Good understanding of the Mobile Network and related technologies
• Good understanding of frameworks such as NIST
• Systems architecture & design
• UNIX & Linux operating systems
• Good knowledge of IP technologies
• Knowledge of Planning and optimisation principles and methodologies.

Skills:

• Business Acumen
• Analytics and Interpretation
• Strategic Thinking
• Organizational Agility
• Digital mind-set
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity
• Decision Making
• Conflict Management
• Negotiation
• Financial and Numerical
• Project Management
• People Management
• Executive Presentation

Behavioural Qualities:

• Adaptable
• Complete candour
• Culturally aware
• Emotional Maturity
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Team Player