Engineer IP Security forensics and Incident Technology
Job Summary
- To continuously drive MTNN businesses and services to achieve their set objectives and protect these services from internal and external threats while ensuring quality of service compliance with security standards availability confidentiality integrity and a better customer experience.
- Manage and maintain all network security platforms and their associated software such as firewalls intrusion detection and prevention load balancers anti-dos anti-spam syslog remote access and other security appliances.
- Ensure active management of IPS/IDS web filtering application controls DDOS firewalls WAFs VPNs load balancers and every other technology is in line with security practices.
- Development of scripts for automation of tasks and deployments using Python Shell Ansible or any other network programmability solution
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the areas of IPS load balancers WAF anti-DOS anti-SPAM remote access NAT security information event management and next-generation firewalls with product-specific knowledge of Cisco Juniper Checkpoint and Fortinet firewalls.
- Provides technical support for new integration incidents and fault resolution.
- Experience with Networking and Troubleshooting (TCP/IP DNS routing switching firewalls LAN/WAN NAT Access-List IPSec/SSL VPN Remote Access IPS and ADC)
- Proactive monitoring and daily health checks on network security infrastructure ensure and adhere to security best practices.
- Coordinate and monitor log analysis on all network security nodes to ensure service availability and security requirements are met.
- Ensure compliance with existing security policies and best practices is adhered to from a network security perspective.
- Ensure proper integration of new network security elements in the regions and acceptance testing.
- Ensure proper implementation of change requests and planned activities.
- Monitor performance statistics and generate weekly reports.
- Ensure routine maintenance and housekeeping (records backups etc.) on all network security nodes within the region.
- Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
- First degree in computer science or any related discipline
- Fluent in English
- CCNA CCNP Security
- Certification in Cyber Security Incident Response
- Related Cyber Security Certification
- CISSP will be an advantage.
- Azure or AWS certification
- A minimum of 3 years experience in IT development or IT operations
- Experience working in a medium or large organization
- In-depth understanding of NAT VPNs Application Security WAF DNS Web Security DDOS Anti-spam Access List Netflow IPS/IDS Log Analysis and Routing over varied platforms such as Cisco Juniper Checkpoint Fortinet and F5.
- Experience supporting and monitoring network security systems in a telecommunications company managing IPS firewalls load balancers syslog/SIEM remote access and other critical network security appliances
- Familiarity with scripting languages and/or automation tools (Python Ansible NetMiko etc.)
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity attack methodology and security incident management
- Good understanding of risk management security controls and standards
- Broad experience handling a variety of network security operational tools monitoring executive dashboard reporting and data analysis
Required Experience:
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About Company
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 ... View more