Manager – IT Governance Audit and Security MTN Zambia

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Job Title: Manager – IT Governance Audit and Security

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Information security related reports about systems;
• Coordinating all IT Audits with internal and external auditors / partners;
• Coordinating with other divisions and departments in both Information security and projects;
• Companywide contact/ First Responder for IT security incident reporting;
• Access Management lead ensuring user account deactivation on all platforms for resigned/terminated staff alongside HR;
• Responsible for ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of security policies and procedures;
• Responsible for security compliance on all Enterprise and IN Systems;
• Provides input into development and implementation of Information Security Strategy;
• Recognizes problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations;
• Implements security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends anticipating requirements;
• Determines security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits;
• Maintenance of security compliance of high-risk user devices;
• In charge of management of all security monitoring tools, reporting on potential threats and resolving incidents;
• Reviewing logs and security exception reports generated by security monitoring tools such as SIEM & EDR tools, driving resolution of issues reported;
• Remediation of vulnerabilities on all Enterprise systems;
• Custodian of IS Risk Register, anchoring the identification and resolution of IT related risks in the organization.

Candidate Requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate with 5 credits or better of which English and Mathematics are a must;
• BS in Computer Science, Information Management;
• ITIL Foundation/COBIT 5 Foundations;
• CySA+, Security+, SSCP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, and CGEIT (advantageous);
• 2-3 years progressive experience in Information Security Operations and/or Governance, Risk and Compliance coupled with exposure to implementing frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST and/or;
• 1-3 years’ experience in IT, managing Windows or Linux servers and/or;
• 1-3 years Corporate/IT Governance, Risk and Compliance and/or;
• 1-3 years of IT Auditing;
• Must be a member of ICTAZ.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates are mandated to answer the below on their cover page to the hiring Manager.

Values are the core of MTN Zambia’s culture. Our five values called ‘Live Y’ello’ is the force that unites and inspires each one of us to make an impact that matters in the world. So, tell us: Which one of our five Live Y’ello Values resonates most with you and why? (limit 250 words)

• Lead with Care
• Can-do with Integrity
• Collaborate with Agility
• Serve with Respect
• Act with Inclusion

Hand delivered applications will not be accepted

Note: that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.