Lead Information Security Officer – MTN ZAMBIA

Lusaka
2 weeks ago
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

MTN Zambia is a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Zambia we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. 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 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!

The FinTech Lead Information Security Officer (LISO) is accountable for the implementation and management of the cyber security initiatives for MTN Mobile Money Zambia Limited. The LISO’s core objective is to secure the OpCo against cyber security threats.

The key responsibilities for this role include but not limited to the following:

  • Ensures implementation of technical security standards on the financial technology platforms as
    well as ongoing monitoring and reporting of compliance against the standards;
  • Ensures the integration of the financial technology platforms into the security compliance and
    monitors eco-system both at opco and Group level then regularly confirms and reports on ongoing effectiveness;
  • Liaises with other relevant functions to facilitate the timely and effective closure of security
    incidents and vulnerabilities in relation to the financial technology platforms;
  • Manages and supports the implementation of risk assessments exercises across the Financial
    Technology function in order to trap and highlight information security weaknesses and advise on controls to mitigate those risks;
  • Implements standards for testing methodologies, techniques and procedures and conducts robust quality standard programme;
  • Manages IS assessments and compliance exercises across Financial Technology function;
  • Monitors the effective cascading of the Compliance strategy into the Compliance Monitoring
    business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing
    strategies.
  • Manages escalating issues (within the information security domain) along with relevant
    Stakeholders;
  • Assists relevant business owners and custodians in identifying and setting activities logs, audit trails functional and technical requirements, and ensure adequate custody of such;
  • Serves as an internal information security consultant to MTN Mobile Money and advise on trending information security technologies/related regulatory issues around financial technology;
  • Manages the maintenance and adequate information security risk register for critical assets;
  • Provides direct support and oversight to the information security department team members and
    other relevant stakeholders;
  • Ensures adequate compliance to the information security requirements of MTN.

Candidate Requirements

  • Grade 12 certificate with 5 credit or better of which English and Mathematics are a must;
  • Minimum of 3 year tertiary degree in a Technology Field;
  • Globally recognized cyber security certification;
  • A Masters Degree in Information Security an added advantage;
  • Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the Information Security domain;
  • Experience in the Financial Services or telecommunication sector is advantageous;
  • Understanding emerging markets advantageous.
  • Functional Knowledge of Security systems such as Security Monitoring tools, active threat detection & mitigation tools and Data Loss Prevention tools is advantageous;
  • Telecommunication technologies – Good understanding of the Mobile Network and related Technologies;
  • Good understanding of relevant IT protocols such as FTP, SNMP, LDAP, HTTP, SOAP, XML, XHTML etc.

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 or posted applications will not be accepted.

Note: that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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