Airtel Networks Zambia Plc is seeking to recruit a Security/Compliance & GSM Operation Engineer to ensure the on-ground enforcement and continual monitoring of security operations within all Airtel functions, strategic partners and other third parties in the OpCo.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

• IT Information security operations and across all IT partners.
• Application Security and Access Controls.
• Security Override Document (SOD) and Policy Change Review (PCR) management in applications and firewalls respectively.
• Security Intelligence Framework.
• Security Incident Response.
• Business Continuity and IT Audits.
• GSM Operation Level 1 Support.

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Technology/Engineering or related discipline.
• Security Certification preferred (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CEH, etc.).
• Adequate knowledge of the ISO 27001 Standard.
• Excellent knowledge of information security frameworks such as COBIT.
• A high-level appreciation of Security Architecture and Infrastructure across application, middleware, OS and network domains.

Relevant Experience:

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in security compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Information Security standards, policies, controls and structures prevalent in the telecom industry along with Africa operating environment.
• Extensive experience in handling information security operations or consulting for large and geographically dispersed organizations.
• Experience in operational and strategic information security risk management.
• A detailed understanding of systems design and systems development methodologies is required.
• Should have adequate experience in handling large and complex projects.
• Should be familiar with the contents of relevant Government Acts and Guidelines in the Information Technology domain.
• Knowledge and experience in the preparation of asset registers, conduct of risk assessments and in the preparation and implementation of risk treatment plans.
• Knowledge of the latest trends, technology developments, tools and methodologies in the IS Risk Management arena.
• Experience in handling geographically spread teams with proven team leadership skills.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POST

• Judgement – ability to focus on the right issues.
• Possesses high level of intelligence and mental agility.
• Balances long term plans with achievement of short-term goals.
• Has ability to grasp the bigger picture, bring order to complexity and develop winning strategies.
• Is decisive and has ability to take confident decisions based on rigorous analysis.
• Has tolerance for risk and ambiguity.
• Has ability to take calculated decisions even in the absence of perfect information.
• Displays good judgement regarding people and can make tough people decisions.
• Ability to make decisions that balance external customer and organizational needs.

Airtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, disability, ethnic grouping.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.