MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. MTN paid $285m for one of four GSM licenses in Nigeria in January 2001. To date, in excess of US$1.8 billion has been invested building mobile telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria. Since launch in August 2001, MTN has steadily deployed its services across Nigeria. It now provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of the Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many of these villages and communities are being connected to the world of telecommunications for the first time ever. The company\'s digital microwave transmission backbone, the 3,400 Kilometre Y\'elloBahn was commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in January 2003 and is reputed to be the most extensive digital microwave transmission infrastructure in all of Africa. The Y\'elloBahn has significantly helped to enhance call quality on MTN network.
Reports To: Manager - Security Operations
Division: Information Technology
Mission:
- Implement, maintain, and monitor security measures for information systems and networks. This role aims to protect the organization’s data, systems, and assets from security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring a robust defense against both internal and external cybersecurity incidents.
Description:
- Optimize security costs by implementing cost-effective security measures and solutions.
- Maintain security incident response and escalation procedures.
- Monitor and analyze security alerts from multiple systems and respond promptly to potential threats.
- Maintain and improve Security Operations Center (SOC) tools, including SIEM systems, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection.
- Lead security projects and work with cross-functional teams to enhance security across MTN Nigeria.
- Mentor MSO security team members, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Drive incident response and resolution, coordinating efforts across departments when handling high-severity incidents.
- Maintain effective working relationships with the Management, the heads of the business and service units and staff.
- Ensure high service levels for internal and external stakeholders by maintaining data security and integrity.
- Work closely with IT and other departments to resolve vulnerabilities and provide proactive solutions to security risks.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding security concerns and demonstrate MTN’s commitment to data protection.
Education:
- First degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Relevant security certifications are highly desirable, including but not limited to CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
Experience:
3-7 years’ experience which includes
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in security operations should include hands-on incident response, threat analysis, and security monitoring.
- Telecommunications or technology industry background.
- Proficiency in using key SOC tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection solutions. Familiarity with security automation tools is also beneficial.
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