Job Description

MTN is an emerging market mobile operator at the forefront of technological and digital changes. We deliver a bold, new digital world to our customers across Africa and the Middle East – one of the world’s fastest-growing regions for mobile telecommunications. We believe everyone deserves the benefits of a modern connected life.


MTN is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amidst increased competitive intensity across all markets in which MTN operates. The Group’s Information Security function must therefore ensure the successful delivery in context of:

Rapidly changing ICT environment
The geographic complexity of MTN’s footprint across Africa and the Middle East
Management of executive and local shareholder expectations across all 19 OpCos
Achievement of top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common processes
Driving growth through business intelligence and standardization to maximize business impact
Management of customer and supplier expectations
Enhance MTN position as a leading network and system provider
Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory, and legal environments


As the Senior Specialist: Microsoft Security you will be responsible for the security design of the entire Microsoft stack, including on-premise and cloud products and services. This role provides technical security expertise to OPCOs as well as cross-functional support to Group Governance, Risk & Compliance, and Cyber Defence teams within the Group. The role works with the Senior Manager: Information Security Strategy, Architecture and Technical Excellence to develop and implement the overall Information Security strategy, security architecture requirements and framework, overarched by the business risk strategy.


The “Must-haves” we are looking for are:

4-year Engineering/ Information Science Degree
CISSP, CISM, CGEIT certification (one of) or equivalent
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, Identity and access administrator associate, Security operations analyst, 365 security administration, Azure security technologies.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Information Security
Experience designing and implementing federated Microsoft security systems architecture and Microsoft Azure cloud solutions
Experience managing and implementing large scale Microsoft security projects
Experience working in Africa and Middle East and have a grasp of political, social, infrastructure and integrity challenges
Advanced working understanding of the information technology environment of a telecom company
Wide understanding of Security applications and capabilities is required to ensure secure deployment and operations of MTN key applications.
Mature understanding of the Hybrid cloud environment is required to support the legacy and cloud technology stacks and provide strategic guidance to the MTN OPCOs



What will give an edge to your application:

Masters in Information Science




Are you passionate about working for a brand that believes and invests in YOU, whilst delivering the best value to those they serve?


Do YOU want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world and enables the benefits of a modern connected life to everyone?


Then come and join us in leading digital solutions for Africa’s progress!


Closing date: 26th May 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.



Disclaimer:

MTN Group is an equal opportunity employer with an imperative and obligation to achieve its own set EE targets and the legislated Employment Equity targets. Preference will first be given to previously disadvantaged individuals/groups with a specific focus on females and differently abled persons.



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Required Knowledge

• K0001   Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• K0004   Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles.
• K0049   Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
• K0100   Knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architecture.
• K0289   Knowledge of system/server diagnostic tools and fault identification techniques.
• K0318   Knowledge of operating system command-line tools.
• K0332   Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, Dynamic Host Configuration, Domain Name System (DNS), and directory services.

Required Skills

• S0033   Skill in diagnosing connectivity problems.
• S0143   Skill in conducting system/server planning, management, and maintenance.
• S0151   Skill in troubleshooting failed system components (i.e., servers)
• S0157   Skill in recovering failed systems/servers. (e.g., recovery software, failover clusters, replication, etc.).
• S0158   Skill in operating system administration. (e.g., account maintenance, data backups, maintain system performance, install and configure new hardware/software).

Required Abilities

• A0027  Ability to apply an organization's goals and objectives to develop and maintain architecture.
• A0055  Ability to operate common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup).
• A0062  Ability to monitor measures or indicators of system performance and availability.
• A0074  Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• A0123  Ability to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation).