Specialist - Cyber Security.MTN Converged Solutions 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 enterprise business customers and all other OPCOs.

Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organisational mission etc.)

• An ever-changing landscape of Cyber Security for both on-Prem and Cloud workloads.
• Ability to keep track of global technology advancements and stay abreast of standardization work of relevant industry bodies
• Highly competitive market with increasing competition
• Rapidly moving technological field
• Ongoing research and knowledge acquisition
• Global and local market dynamics and development
• Client and technology demand and growth trends
• Trends within the industry as being experienced and embraced Internationally and locally

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

Strategic Input

• Contribute to the design and build of the Cyber Security platforms for Managed security services.
• Participate in the translation of Cyber Security products and architecture into detailed designs for implementation
• Assist in formulating inputs towards the technology strategy.
• Assist in the build and operate effort in line with the strategy to internally build and support Cyber security platforms.

Planning & Delivery

• Responsible for the timely planning of all Cyber Security platforms in support of the Security product roadmap.
• 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 Security network growth
• Identify geographical location for equipment to be installed
• Verify configuration
• Ensure implementation of Cyber Security plans 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 Security plans to guarantee deliverables are met according to customer requirements both internal and external
• Track and report on performance problems to the planning team
• Investigate performance issues and identify changes required on division level
• Review design and drive optimization changes
• Contribution to Tender evaluations and formulations
• Provide T2/T3 support to the managed Firewall service
• Willing to work overtime and do standby support.

Communication and co-ordination

• Ensure communication of with the project office for any Cyber security build projects
• 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 Security department as required for successful planning and implementation (e.g. with Suppliers, 3rd Parties, local Cyber Security Engineers and Business & Logistics department to ensure that contracts from a technical perspective are negotiated in the best interest of MTN)

Financial Management

• Continuously strive to identify and eliminate non-contributory expenditure
• Assist line management to minimize expenditure in line with agreed budget

Project Delivery

• Take part in the execution of agreed Security projects
• Drive the design and implementation, tracking, monitoring and compliance of Projects
• Ensure that implementation projects are delivered within the stipulated time.
• Provide technical leadership on all technology discussion in the build of a new product.
• Ensure effective implementation of the integrated project management model
• Risk management

Supervisory / Leadership / Managerial Complexity: 

• Influence junior Cyber Security Specialist / Engineers (local or regional) w.r.t Cyber Security related issues and policy
• Communicate actively throughout Network Group
• Develop and manage standards and specifications
• Ensure our graduate trainees are well introduces to our security platforms and show mentorship.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:

• 3-year Degree or National Technical Diploma in Engineering
• CCNP/IP equivalent will be advantageous
• More than 3 years’ experience with FortiGate Firewalls
• NSE5 or Higher is desirable
• Experience with Vulnerability Management technologies like Tenable, Qualys will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years and in Telecommunications, with at least 3 years’ experience as a Cyber Security specialist with an emphasis on FortiGate firewall technologies. Excellent understanding of Cyber Security project rollouts.

Training:

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

Deadline:20th June,2025