• Ensure implementation of technical security standards/baselines across MTNN’s technology platforms as well as ongoing monitoring and reporting of compliance against the standards.
• Ensure the integration of the MTNN’s technology platforms into the security compliance and monitoring eco-system both at opco and Group level then regularly confirm and report on ongoing effectiveness.
• Liaise with other relevant functions to facilitate the timeous closure of incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure Security controls are regularly evaluated as part of the Security Assessment program with proposed remedial actions to address noted baseline variances.
• Support the implementation of risk assessments exercises across the Information Technology function in order to trap and highlight information security weaknesses and advice on controls to mitigate those risks.
• Implement standards for testing methodologies, techniques and procedures and conduct robust quality standard programme.
• Lead IT Controls Assessments and compliance exercises.
• Support controls design for Operating systems, Applications & Database Security, implementation, assessments & reporting.
• Monitor the effective cascading of the Compliance strategy into the Compliance Monitoring business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing strategies.
• Monitor compliance to Information security policies, procedures and standards via a robust information security program/plan depicting continuous planned and ad-hoc audit and review exercises.
• Liaise with other relevant functions/stakeholder to implement information security as defined by MTN Nigeria.
• Manage escalating issues (within the information security domain) along with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist relevant business owners and custodians in identifying and setting activities logs, audit trails, functional and technical requirements, and ensure adequate custody of such.
• Provide adequate support for any escalated information security issues (when needed).
• Perform Problem, Change, and Release & Configuration Management as it pertains to Information Security.
• Specify, assist and delegate information security system integration concepts into SDLC process.
• Drive the Automation of the Security Baseline configuration using Enterprise tools.
• Serve as an internal information security consultant to MTN and advise on trending information security technologies/related regulatory issues.

• Experience working in the Information Security domain.
• Experience in the Cybersecurity Consulting, Digital Risks or Telecommunication sector is advantageous
• Proven experience in Information Security related Governance, Technology Risk Management and Compliance, ITGCs & Automated Controls.
• Experience conducting regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize cyber risks across the organization's systems, applications, and processes.
• Experience in Data Privacy controls including knowledge of Data Privacy regulations.
• Technical experience around Identity Access Management, Controls configuration management & automation using Puppet/Ansible/Chef, Vulnerability assessments and treatment, Technical systems baseline governance & Implementation.
• Experience in identifying requirements, developing architectures, and deploying enterprise Security architecture, ensuring that the implementation adheres to standards and best-practices.
• Knowledge of SQL is desirable – minimum Intermediate.
• Experience with database security administration tools, security assessments and secure database configuration.

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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