Engineer - IP Network Security (Planning and Optimisation).Information Technology

Reports To: Manager, IP Security (Planning & Operations)
Division: Information Technology
Mission:

• Plan and design comprehensive end-to-end network security solutions.
• Provide ongoing support for the day-to-day security operations, planning, and maintenance of MTN Nigeria's enterprise and mobile data networks, utilizing the latest network security technologies.

Description:

• Coordinate high-level understanding of multi-service platforms and routing protocols (ISIS, RIP, RSVP, OSPF, BGP, iBGP, etc.) and troubleshoot down to the packet level.
• Guarantee in-depth knowledge of IP/MPLS protocols, NMS systems, firewalls, Cisco Works, CIC, identify with Layer 2 and 3 VPN in line with the Service Level Agreements.
• Implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
• Implement firewalling technologies and network access control methodologies.
• Implement mile-to-mile business connectivity access technologies like GPR.
• Implement network access control across different network segments on the IP/MPLS network.
• Ensure security and preventative measures for unauthorized access.
• Escalate network-related faults and network clearance rates.
• Ensure the quality roll-out of new data and services, working with Marketing and IP System planning.
• Perform New Node implementation and cut over.
• Provide emergency maintenance on IP/MPLS networks with security skills High-level troubleshooting.
• Achieve Planned Works Completion rate.
• Liaise with IP vendors, interfacing with TAC centers and vendor Tier 2 and 3 support staff.
• Ensure value is created through effective stakeholder management.

Education:

• First degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering 
• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional would be an added advantage
• Cisco Certification to Professional Level required with a bias in Security
• CCIE Security certification would be an added advantage
• Fluent in English 

Experience: 3 – 7 years’ experience including:

• 3 years of high-level support in a large enterprise environment
• Demonstrable knowledge of security policies
• knowledge of interworking with TAC and other Cisco services
• Prior experience in telecommunications or service provider functionality

*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTNN) are a purpose and value-led organization.

At MTN Nigeria, 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 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 consider us your career partner to make a mark in the world. We wish you a rewarding career.

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Obsessions: How We Do It

The behaviors that keep our culture strong and safe.

1. Light It Up!

Always Do This:

🔹 Bring all your heart and all your smarts to us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never doubt your value here or let anyone else do it. And never do it to anyone yourself.

2. Raise Your Hand. Speak Your Mind.

Always Do This:

🔹 Respectfully but firmly challenge any threat to what we stand for.

Never Do This:

❌ Never hesitate to tell the truth as you see it, to whoever you have to tell. And never cause others to fear telling you.

3. Collaborate. Don’t Isolate.

Always Do This:

🔹 Share what you know and respect what others can teach you.

Never Do This:

❌ Never think that you are great unless you help make others great too.

4. Things Always Get Better Here.

Always Do This:

🔹 Take your own steps forward to improve and strengthen us.

Never Do This:

❌ Never believe or cause others to believe that "not now" means "not ever."

Do you want to be a part of a mission that delivers a bold new digital world to Nigeria and Nigerians?

Then, join MTN Nigeria!

Welcome to our Y’ello Family, where our people are our most critical competitive assets.

If you are passionate about working for a brand that believes in YOU, invests in YOU, and delivers the best value to those we serve, then THIS is the place.

Our Employee Value Proposition enables you to:

🟡 Work with meaning

🟡 Connect to develop

🟡 Thrive in positivity

🟡 Grow with purpose

Live inspired.

It’s a great place to work! Take that bold step and apply today!

*Eligible Females and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

*MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN) does not and will never ask for payment of any kind from applicants in all MTN’s recruitment processes and stages such as job application, CV review, interview, meeting, and final processing of applications. 

*MTN is not liable for fraudulent publication of job offers in MTN’s name or for the fraudulent use of MTN’s name in any manner whatsoever.

For whistle blowing and reporting fraudulent recruitment activities, contact us via MTNN.ForensicServices@mtn.com

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