Senior Specialist - Network Security

The Network Security Senior Specialist is responsible for delivering technical security solution designs, technical reference architecture designs, and technical security configuration standards for the MTN Legacy and Cloud technology stacks. This includes third-party interfaces, the internal core network interfaces as well as capabilities across different service models of the cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS). The focus will be given to integrating, securing, isolating and protecting applications migrated into the Cloud environment. A wide understanding of Security applications and capabilities is required to ensure secure deployment and operations of MTN key applications. A mature understanding of the Hybrid cloud environment is required in order to support the legacy and cloud technology stacks and provide strategic guidance to the MTN OPCOs. A solid understanding on AI and Machine Learning and how this integrates into security solutions.

Context

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 Technology function must therefore ensure the successful delivery in context of:

• Rapidly changing ICT environment
• The geographic complexity of MTN’s foot print across Africa and the Middle East
• Management of executive and local shareholder expectations across all 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

Values

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us.

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Live Y'ello

• Lead with Crae
• Can-do with Integrity
• Collaborate with Agility
• Serve with Respect
• Act with Inclusion