Senior Specialist - Network and Security Technology Planning.Technology Information at MTN

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job

• Deliver specialist technical knowledge on the Technology Enterprise Systems within the TCoE(Technology Centre of Excellence) in line with the business requirements of MTN SA and all other OPCOs. Provide thought leadership and direction on the different technologies pertaining to Cyber Security.

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

Task Complexity:

Strategic Input

• Contribute to the definition of the  Cyber Security strategy and architecture clearly describing the future vision for Managed security services.
• Participate in the translation of the Cyber Security strategy and architecture into long range plans
• Assist in formulating inputs towards the technology strategy.
• Assist in delivering a target Product and Services architecture with a 3 year time horizon taking global technology developments into consideration
   

Planning & Delivery

• Responsible for the timely planning of all Cyber Security platforms in support of the Security product roadmap.
• Assist in defining 1-year budget/CAPEX requirements and capacity planning, year on year.
• Collaborate and provide business with knowledge of the technical capability of the platforms
• Understand business requirements and be able to translate these into technical terms
• Manage design guidelines for Cyber Security Platforms
• Ensure translation of high level plan to low level design
• Prioritise access/core Cyber Securitynetwork growth
• Drive execution of near term plans
• Forecast capacity and traffic and align with enterprise plans and with strategy and roadmap
• Ensure correct planning of the  Cyber Securitynetwork w.r.t enterprise interconnections where required
• Plan transport capacity across access, backhaul and backbone infrastructure to support all of MTN’s bandwidth requirements
• Evaluate new Access and Core Backbone Cyber SecurityNetwork Equipment and Specifications
• Identify geographical location for equipment to be installed
• Request funding and issue request for purchasing (RfP) to vendor, verify bill of material and confirm order of equipment and services
• Verify configuration
• Ensure implementation of Cyber Securityplans is carried out fully with a smooth handover to Network Operations for cutover and integration into the live network
• Ensure that policies, procedures and quality standards are adhered to in the planning process
   

Network Optimisation & Performance

• Ensure quality objectives are met and maintained
• Ensure future proof Cyber Securityplans to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external
• Track and report on performance problems and performance improvements on division level
• Investigate performance issues and identify changes required on division level
• Review design and drive optimisation changes
• Tender evaluations and formulations
• Provide high level support on the planned network/technologies
   

Communication and co-ordination

• Ensure communication of plans and integration of feedback
• Prepare implementation and integration documentation
• Co-operate with and support of other network group departments at all levels
• Manage and interface with other areas of the MTN business outside of the Cyber Securitydepartment as required for successful planning and implementation (e.g. with Suppliers, 3rd Parties, local Cyber SecurityEngineers and Business & Logistics department to ensure that contracts from a technical perspective are negotiated in the best interest of MTN)
• Interface with regulator
• Provide high level planning support function and representation (technical) for Cyber Securityplanning departments in MTN Group Operations
   

Profitable Growth

• Give input to  the Business cases for all Cyber Security Projects in the Enterprise domain
• Work within the cost structure for MTN Business and Digital team in order to achieve profitable revenue targets
• Monitor and act on feedback from stakeholders to ensure continued adherence to agreed outcomes

Financial Management

• Continuously strive to identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure
• Manage expenditure in line with agreed budget
• Ensure contract governance is in place and administered at all levels
   

Project Delivery

• Develop and drive the execution of agreed projects
• Drive the implementation, tracking, monitoring and compliance of Projects
• Contract management in line with Procurement Policies
• Co-ordinate project reporting
• Ensure effective implementation of the integrated project management model
• Risk management
   

Business Analysis

• Perform Business Analysis MTN SA and five key OPCOs. Business Analysis in line with the methodology and guidelines
• Identify ways to fine tune policies, processes and systems in line with changing work practices
• Determine, document, and review requirements for projects within the scope of the value stream or impacting processes and systems
• Design, analyse and document workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness
• Identify Business Improvement and Optimisation opportunities that will result in improvement of process performance
• Ensure that benchmarking is conducted with other companies and organizations within and outside the industry.
• Construct business cases for initiations proposed by the business. Research and consider best practice, local conditions, trends, as well as competitor activity
• Identify and implement innovative ways to use minimum resources to achieve maximum outputs
   

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Complexity: 

• Influence junior Cyber SecuritySpecialist / Engineers (local or regional) w.r.t Cyber Security related issues and policy
• Act as Technical representative in contract negotiations with Commercial/Legal departments
• Assist in controlling budgetary management for both capital and operational expenditure in line with the Business Units requirements
• Communicate actively throughout Network Group
• Develop and manage standards and specifications
• Technical leadership.
   

Qualifications
Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• 3 year Degree or National Technical Diploma in Engineering
• CCNP/IP/IE equivalent will be advantageous
• Experience with FortiGate Firewalls- NSE5 or Higher
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years and in Telecommunications, with at least 3 years’ experience as a Cyber Security Planning specialist. Excellent understanding of Cyber Security project rollouts.

Training:

• Cyber Security courses relating to Cyber, Cloud security, IP etc.
• Management/Supervisory Training