Analyst, Cybersecurity at MTN Ghana

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets, infrastructure, and sensitive information from cyber threats. The roleholder collaborates closely with cross-functional departments and service providers to implement robust security measures and cultivate a culture of cyber resilience.

Job Context

• Evolution and highly competitive Fintech Industry
• Multi-regulated environment
• Environmental, social, and governance prioritized
• Evolving Telco with a focus on business platform and digital transformation
• Partnerships at the core of industry plans
• Regionalized structure
• Financial inclusion at the core of government agenda
• Localization a key objective for business and government
• Brand reputation emphasis
• Performance-driven environment
• Diverse cultural environment

Key Responsibilities

Security Monitoring and Analysis

• Monitor security events and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Analyze security incidents to determine their nature, scope, and potential impact on the organization's systems and data
• Provide timely response and escalation for security incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and mitigation of risks
• Lead incident response efforts to investigate and remediate security incidents, breaches, or vulnerabilities
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to contain security incidents and minimize their impact on operations
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures to ensure an effective and coordinated response to security incidents

Vulnerability Assessment and Management

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and scans to identify weaknesses in the organization's IT infrastructure and systems
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk level and business impact

Job Details

Location: Accra, Ghana

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: IT/Telecom