Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Jun 2, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us

    MTN Group Limited entered the telecommunications scene at the dawn of South Africa’s democracy, in 1994. In 1998, we began our expansion by acquiring licences in Rwanda, Uganda and Swaziland. Since then, we continued to grow, with a view of bringing world-class telecommunications and digital services to markets across Africa and the Middle East. Throug...
    Read more about this company

     

    Manager: Security Architecture

    Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

    Design and maintain the Group Finco security architecture to protect networks and systems. This involves defining, planning, architecting and coordinating the implementation and maintenance of information security necessary to support the Group Finco network and systems. This also includes optimisation and standardisation of information security across the enterprise, which includes the product and infrastructure lifecycle management and roadmaps across all IT infrastructure, mobile network and application platforms, including new builds for short-term renewals, medium and long term tactical and strategic plans.

    Key Performance Areas: Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's) 

    Strategy Development and Implementation

    • Provide reports and analysis to support and contribute to the development of the functional strategy in line with the overarching business goals
    • Ensure accurate and timely reporting to enable the regular review of the functional strategy, roadmap and performance to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem

    Operational Delivery

    • Provide strategic and architectural Security Architecture portfolio leadership in line with business requirements, technology standards and best practices within the function
    • Align the vision of Group Finco with the strategic objectives by providing technical security expertise to achieve strategic business goals
    • Drive the adoption of the common business rules, metrics and measures and ensure that security architecture commitments, policies and procedures are adhered to
    • Facilitate the analysis of the current business environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for the improved use of information technology, network infrastructure and related solutions and applications
    • Incorporate sound architectural governance practices to optimise Group Finco’s technology investments (both internally owned and provided by service providers)
    • Incorporate sound architectural governance practices to optimise technology and security architecture investments (both internally owned and provided by the Group)
    • Improve and refine the security architecture portfolio with regards to additional frameworks and strategies required to improve the cybersecurity posture of Group Finco
    • Lead and work on highly complex projects that require in-depth domain knowledge of multiple specialized architecture areas
    • Provide on-going subject matter expert level consultation to project teams, application owners, and other technology and network teams on relevant security controls requirements
    • Model threats and risks as well as the controls necessary to mitigate them, on both an organisational and technical level – thinking like a malicious hacker, understanding and anticipating the moves and tactics that a hacker might use to attack the Group Finco network and systems
    • Work closely with the relevant Group Finco verticals to identify and select the right security technology to protect Group Finco’s network & IT infrastructure, cloud and IoT solutions
    • Define functional and non-functional security requirements and criteria to conduct technology evaluation and selection
    • Create and maintain a 3 – 5 years security architecture road map with budget requirements to prevent future cybersecurity attacks. Articulate the solution to senior management to receive executive buy-in
    • Assess the maturity of security in the DevOps and define controls to improve the capability

    Governance

    Strategic Meetings

    • Set up / participate in ad-hoc operational meetings
    • Participate and provide input in strategic meetings
    • Perform evaluation baseline of key performance indicators (KPIs)
    • Request for relevant budget for internal projects and new initiatives
    • Facilitate preparation of proposals on change initiatives, policies, and procedures

    Escalations

    • Manage and resolve escalations that have impact on critical path of service delivery
    • Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource or reputational impact
    • Manage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery
    • Manage and provide solutions through stakeholder consultation where relevant

    Function Tactical

    • Review all projects initiated (internal or global)
    • Input on objectives, targets, and budgets for sub-function as applicable
    • Action key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions
    • Facilitate in sign-off / making decisions regarding tactical changes

    Performance

    • Execute performance and alignment with sub-functional strategy
    • Collaborate with other functions within Group Finco

    Reporting

    • Report on a periodic basis on progress made within the function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
    • Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required
    • Work with the application functions/ teams to identify and assist with the implementation of Security policy, process, people and technology improvements. This includes the use of automation and security specific testing tooling; Analysing and providing remediation guidance for identified weaknesses or vulnerabilities; validate and verify remediation implementation

    Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies) 

    Education:

    • 4-year Information Technology/ Information Systems/ Engineering (or related) Degree
    • Master’s in business administration is advantageous
    • CISSP/CISM/CEH
    • SABSA and/or TOGAF qualification will be an advantage
    • Other Architectural qualifications (ITIL, TOGAF, TMF, COBIT) advantage

    Experience:

    • 5 – 6 years’ of relevant work experience
    • At least 3 years’ experience within a non-traditional FinTech, Banking or Financial Services Sector
    • Deep understanding of the Fintech ecosystem, players, business models and financial sector or banking industry related best practices
    • Understanding emerging markets advantageous
    • Experience working in a medium to large organization
    • Worked across diverse cultures and geographies; Pan Africa multi-cultural experience is advantageous

    Competencies:

    Functional Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of technical security disciplines, specifically around security architecture, engineering, and solution delivery
    • Knowledge and experience across security products, tools, and industry trends: e.g. Mobile Network Security, Hardware Configuration, Network Protocols, Networking Standards, Windows, Linux and Unix operating systems, Application Security, Data Security, Application integration and Infrastructure Security, Security Frameworks (ISO27001, COBIT, NIST etc.), security attacks pathologies, wired and wireless security, and cyber laws and ethics
    • Security protocols, communication protocols, cryptography, authentication and authorisation across mobile networks and systems
    • Implementation of multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management or related technologies
    • Working knowledge of current security risks, risk management and assessments
    • Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, POPI, GDPR)

    Skills

    • Learning and self-development
    • Strong Analytics/data interpretation and presentation skills
    • Group Finco Human Resources 6
    • Detail orientation and high standards on work performed
    • Continuous improvement
    • Analytical thinking
    • Negotiation skills
    • Teamwork
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Strategic thinking
    • Conflict management and problem solving
    • Ability to cope with stress
    • Presentation and facilitation
    • Ability to exercise patience
    • Ability to deal with change and fast pace

    Behavioural Qualities

    • Analytical
    • Organised and methodical
    • Operationally astute
    • Proactive
    • Detail-oriented
    • Driven
    • Results-oriented
    • Team player

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to MTN on group.mtn.com to apply

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at MTN Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail