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

ABOUT US

We at MTN Uganda are a purpose and value-led organization!

At MTN Uganda, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

Female Applicants are strongly encouraged to Apply!

Note: In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, MTN Uganda will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for.