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Job Description
We at MMC are a purpose and value-led organization. At MMC experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment 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. Lead with Care Can-do with Integrity Collaborate with Agility Serve with Respect Act with Inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Responsibilities
Managerial \/ Supervisory Responsibilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cascade and socialize work structure processes to enable adoption by the team\u00a0
Coach and mentor direct reports
Ensure assigned team is led, – Ensure that coaching \/ mentoring programs and personal development plans are in place for all staff members\u00a0
Ensure effective management of diversity among personnel in the function<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions, in collaboration with HR
Motivate and manage individuals to perform at the highest level, especially in terms of delivery and meeting target deadlines
Possess the authority, presence, and integrity to command respect from colleagues and from external contacts Provide career development for direct reports (counselling, coaching, identifying key performance areas, career planning, and goal setting), in collaboration with HR<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information Security Operations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct the implementation of group security governance and security strategies, including the definition and delivery of OpCo-wide implementation plan, in accordance with group strategy, corporate governance and international security standards.\u00a0
Ensure implementation and adherence to the Information Security standards, guidelines & processes as prescribed by MTN Group Information Security teams and Group DigiFin Information Security teams\u00a0
Lead and direct the adoption of newly implemented security solutions to operational environment as well as inassets and networks \/ the response time to security threats at a minimum.\u00a0
Lead timely action-taking in response to fraudulent activities related to the information system based on and informed by reports received from specialist\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Direct the regular conducting of security trainings, building of a knowledge repository and distribution of security governance documents (covering end-to-end security) as part of the overall objective of promotion and ensuring awareness of security standards, policies and procedures amongst the employees
Support group and technology team in designing, reviewing and implementing security architecture plans and blue printsLead and direct adapting, testing (UAT, performance, functions) and piloting of new\/extended security services\/systems as well as their implementation with the view to minimise the negative impact on operations
Direct the creation of long- and short-term implementation roadmaps to meet all identified security requirements
Direct the development of business continuity and disaster recovery plans for security systems, in collaboration with the Ethics, Risk and Compliance team, so as to implement action plans that respond quickly and effectively to potential disasters
Lead the development and maintaining of relations with government representatives, as required
Where required, escalate unsolvable issues to CEO in a timeous manner
Other tasks and duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Education: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.\u00a0
Relevant post graduate qualification is an advantage\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Experience:
A minimum of 4 to 6 a similar position with at least 2 years in a managerial role
Experience in Fintech, banking or Mobile Money is preferred
Experience working in a global\/multinational enterprise with a good understanding emerging markets is preferred
Functional Knowledge:
IT Security assessment
IT Security compliance
Cyber Defense
Security Engineering
Identity & Access controls
Vulnerability & Penetration testing
Threat management
Privacy controls & management
Skills
Relationship\/people management
Analytical thinking
Continuous improvement
Data interpretation
Delivery focused
Presentation
Relationship building<\/p>\n\n\n\n