Analyst – Security Operations

Main Purpose:

To safeguard the MTN Uganda digital infrastructure and information assets by continuously monitoring, detecting, analyzing. To respond to security threats and incidents in real-time, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. To Implement information security controls to Safe guards against cyber Threats

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position.

Job Title: Analyst – Security Operations 

Reports to: Manager – Security Operations 

No. of Vacancies: 1

Main Job Functions:

• Ensure that Network Systems are in compliance with organisational policies, industry policies and system security standards
• Actively participate in MTN Uganda Cyber Security Operations
• Ensure complaince to MTN GIS policies
• Track closure of MTN Uganda Network Group Internal and External audit findings
• Ensure Policies, Processes and Procedures are in place to support required Network security
• Ensure adherence to processes/procedures within Network Group and undertake research to enhance efficiency of the processes.
• Provide leadership to the Network change approval and ensure adherence to the change management process.
• Liaise with IT change board for end to end visibility of changes on the network
• Audit of network installed hardware and Coordination of the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with external suppliers/contractors to ensure value for money engagements
• Ensure compliance to CyberSystems security standards and controls –  ISO27001                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Education

• BSc Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology , Information Systems or related courses
• Certifications: Certifications like OSCP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GIAC or similar are highly regarded.

Work Experience 

• 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with Security Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in SIEM solutions, IDS/IPS, firewalls, encryption technologies, endpoint security, and other tools to identify and mitigate risks.Strong Analytical Skills

Skills / physical competencies:

• Negotiation skills
• A highly specialised technologist with mathematical, statistical and problem solving abilities. Lateral thinking and general systems-interconnectivity knowledge
• Process Engineering skills
• Excellent PC and computing skills.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills

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