MTN

Senior Specialist - DevSecOps.Information Technology

MTN  •  Lagos, NG (Hybrid)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Reports To: Senior Manager - Information Security

Division: Information Technology

Mission:
  • The Senior Specialist, DevSecOps is responsible for the delivery of the design, implementation , and continuous improvement of secure DevOps processes within MTN Nigeria by integrating security controls, automation, and monitoring into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring rapid delivery of high-quality and secure applications. They will drive a security-first engineering culture by proactively identifying risks, automating security controls, and enabling development teams to deliver scalable, compliant, and resilient systems at speed.

The role operates within a highly complex internal technology and delivery ecosystem, requiring deep technical expertise and strong coordination across multiple domains:

  • Application & Platform Complexity
    • Securing diverse enterprise applications, digital platforms, with varying architectures (monolithic, microservices, APIs)
    • Managing security across legacy systems and modern cloud-native applications
    • Ensuring consistent security standards across multiple development teams and product lines
  • CI/CD & DevOps Integration
    • Embedding security into end-to-end CI/CD pipelines without disrupting delivery timelines
    • Managing integration of multiple security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets scanning) within automated workflows
    • Handling pipeline failures, false positives, and tuning tools for optimal performance
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Complexity
    • Securing multi-cloud and hybrid environments with differing configurations and controls
    • Implementing secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) while maintaining scalability and consistency
    • Managing containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes) with evolving security requirements
  • Data Protection & Access Control
    • Enforcing data security, encryption, and access governance across internal systems
    • Managing identity and access controls (IAM) for developers, systems, and applications
    • Ensuring proper handling of sensitive customer and business data across environments
  • Tooling & Automation Challenges
    • Selecting, integrating, and maintaining DevSecOps toolchains across the organization
    • Ensuring interoperability between tools (CI/CD, security scanners, ticketing systems, SIEM)
    • Continuously optimizing automation to reduce manual intervention
  • Compliance & Internal Governance
    • Aligning internal processes with security policies, standards, and audit requirements
    • Supporting internal audits, risk assessments, and control validations
    • Maintaining documentation and evidence for compliance without slowing delivery

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s in information science is preferred
  • Certification:Security Certifications (Minimum of 1)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
    • Cloud & DevSecOps related professional Certifications
    • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
    • Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate
    • Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Experience:

6–13 years experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or DevOps roles
  • Minimum of 5+ years specifically in DevSecOps
  • Experience in large-scale, high-availability environments (telecom, fintech, or enterprise IT)
  • Proven track record of implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and automation
  • Proficiency in:
    • Secure software development lifecycle
    • Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
    • Containerization and orchestration security (Docker, Kubernetes)
    • API security and microservices architecture
    • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    • Vulnerability management and security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
  • Experience working in a large organization

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

By applying for this job, I am confirming that I have completed the job application privacy notice on MTN Nigeria job site ( https://www.mtn.ng/career/).

MTN

About MTN

Delivering voice, data, mobile financial services and digital products across 16 markets in Africa.

For more info, visit: www.mtn.com

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
mtn.com
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