Analyst, Information Security Operations (IT) at MTN Ghana

Job Summary

The Information Security Analyst will identify IT threats, software vulnerabilities, and build robust security systems. The role includes researching and investigating the potential impact of new threats and exploits. The analyst will guide the Information Security team in examining and developing security solutions, and provide advice on vulnerabilities or potential vulnerabilities within the IT architecture.

Job Context

• Highly dynamic and competitive technology industry
• Innovation-driven environment
• High regulatory environment
• Global technology trends and advancements
• Global and MTN Group approved IT and Information Security Standards and Practices
• Diverse cultural environment
• Verticalize and regionalization structure implications
• Performance-driven environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prevent unauthorized access and malware infection of IT networks and systems using security countermeasures
• Implement policies and standards for anti-virus and malware protection requirements in line with Group Information Security policies
• Conduct system monitoring for malicious activities or policy violations
• Implement tools and techniques to ensure the safety of Enterprise Systems, applications, and databases
• Implement information security controls to protect databases and stored data
• Implement policies and standards to protect data, applications, and associated infrastructure that reside in public cloud environments in line with Group standards
• Perform routine Information Security assessments within the organization
• Implement secure configuration and hardening standards in line with Group Information Security approved standards
• Provide technical support for continuous monitoring

Work Location

Accra, Ghana

Employment Type

Full-Time