Job Description

Reports To: Manager - IT Security Audit
Division: Internal Audit and Forensic Services

Mission:

• To perform risk-based security reviews of IT infrastructure, applications, cloud, and network security controls.
• To provide independent assurance that systems, infrastructure and data are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.
• To evaluate vulnerabilities, access management, secure development practices, and incident response readiness.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and regulatory requirements while providing recommendations to strengthen controls.

• Lead the planning, scoping, and delivery of planned IT security and cybersecurity audits in line with the MTN Nigeria Internal Audit Plan and support the delivery of management requests and advisory engagements.
• Perform walkthroughs, develop detailed audit work programs and conduct fieldwork activities to assess the design and operating effectiveness of security controls and policy enforcement.
• Identify vulnerabilities and gaps in system configurations, security infrastructure and perform gap analysis against industry best practices and applicable frameworks.
• Validate that identified security risks are adequately addressed by operational and risk management teams.
• Verify that system configurations, access controls, encryption standards, and network protections are aligned with approved baselines and regulatory requirements
• Lead and perform internal security reviews, technical deep dives in line with best practices to ensure adequacy of the Internal security control environment.
• Lead and perform vulnerability assessment and penetration reviews in line with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Provide support to the IT Security Audit manager to ensure high-quality audit reports that articulate issues, risks, impacts, and recommendations.
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and audit reports to management and provide input into the Audit Committee presentation reports.
• Lead Quality assurance processes and ensure audit engagements are delivered in line with Internal Audit methodology and quality standards.
• Perform audit follow-up and reporting processes to track and validate remediation of audit findings to ensure sustainable risk mitigation and evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions.
• Maintain all audit administration documentation and information as required on routine and special information technology audits.
• Evaluate compliance with internal policies, telecom regulations, and Cyber Security best practices.
• Use data analysis tools to identify patterns, anomalies, and risks within large datasets.
• Engage with IT Security and business teams to understand processes and risk areas.
• Ensure that the audit is carried out on the eGRC system in line with process and methodology as mandated by the Group Internal Audit and Forensics function
• Report on an ad-hoc basis on specific projects as and when necessary.

Education:

• First degree in Electrical/ Electronics, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Science with strong predilection for engineering; or in any Systems oriented discipline
• Fluent in English
• CISA, CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, CISM, CIA, ISO 27001, COBIT 5,CEH, GSEC,SECURITY +, HFI,NCSF

Experience:
3 – 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience in supervising others

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT systems audit or IT security or privacy or technology consulting or cyber security experience in a reputable organization.
• Experience working in a medium to large organization in a Systems/ IT/ Telecomm environment.

We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Nigeria, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. 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. This is what we want you to experience with 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.

We are delighted that you consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career.

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Obsessions: How We Do It

The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe.

1. Light It Up!

Always Do This:

🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself.

2. Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind.

Always Do This:

🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for.

Never Do This:

❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you.

3. Collaborate. Don’t Isolate.

Always Do This:

🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you.

Never Do This:

❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too.

4. Things Always Get Better Here.

Always Do This:

🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever."

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Then, join MTN Nigeria!

Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets.

If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place

Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to:

🟡 Work with meaning

🟡 Connect to develop

🟡 Thrive in positivity

🟡 Grow with purpose

Live inspired.

It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today!

*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) does not and will never ask for payment of any kind from applicants in all MTN’s recruitment processes and stages such as job application, CV review, interview, meeting, and final processing of applications.

*MTN is not liable for fraudulent publication of job offers in MTN’s name or for the fraudulent use of MTN’s name in any manner whatsoever.

For whistle blowing and reporting fraudulent recruitment activities, contact us via MTNN.ForensicServices@mtn.com

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