Engineer: Security Operations Network at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• The IP Security operations engineer will form a part of a highly skilled group of technical experts who are responsible of technical management of the MTN Global connectivity infrastructure especially the IP MPLS network. He will organize, coordinate, and supervise IP peering, network security and support all technical operations (configuration, testing and support) in line with the overall business objectives of the company. The role will oversee the plan, design, and implementation of a secure Global IP/MPLS network to support MTN mobile voice and data, MNC enterprise and/or service provider environment and serve as a subject matter expert for MTN Group for the setting up of IP/MPLS strategies and carry out primary security checks and monitor audit points, security holes and log management, changes and incidents.

Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)
IP security operations will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

• Develop and maintain an IP/MPLS network strategy with a 3-5 year technology and OSS roadmap
• Develop and maintain an IP address management strategy across the OpCos and Global Network
• Manage overall product life cycle for managed network global products (IP/MPLS, VPN, Managed network, and network security services)
• Prepare High Level Design and Low-Level Design planning documentation
• Align the Quality of Services definition and KPI across the Global and OpCo IP/MPLS networks
• Implement network security policies and procedures for the Global IP/MPLS network
• Be proactive in recommending improvements to the Global and OpCo IP/MPLS network infrastructure in the drive for best in class service availability and reliability
• Provide higher technical support to Global NOC and OpCo operations teams with regards to IP/MPLS infrastructure and escalate to vendors the major issues
• Manage vendors regarding maintenance agreements, incident management and software deployment and circuit provision
• Supervise IP/MPLS services’ implementation covering the installations, testing & handover

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• Minimum 4 Year bachelor’s degree in equivalent specialization MSc,

Experience:

• Minimum five (3) years in GSM environment

Competencies:

• Ability to maintain a large network with complex network technology
• Excellent TCP/ IP networking skills
• Detailed knowledge on the international telecommunication infrastructure industry in regard to latest industry trends and competitive landscape within the MTN footprint
• Strong understanding of managed networks, with proven experience with MPLS technology including L2/L3 VPN and traffic engineering
• Relevant experience with managed networks, Minimum of 2 years of experience with multi-services platforms, routing platforms, routing protocols SIS/RIP/RSVP/OSPF/BGP/ IbGP/ and troubleshooting down to packet level
• Effectively manage processes and solutions to maximize efficient work within the business unit
• Desire to provide inputs for new product development and management