Job Description

The successful candidate would be responsible for:

Implementing information security policies, procedures and practices within various business processes, 

product/services and employee activities across all functions and lines of business.

Ensure on-ground enforcement and continual monitoring of security operations within all Airtel functions, 

strategic partners and other third parties in the defined OpCos.

Support business and technology teams by evaluating security related aspects of critical services such as Airtel Money; assessment of the solutions and services platform

Monitor ongoing IT & NW security projects

Review functional implementation of security through ISWG and respective function heads within OpCos; 

mitigation of the risks that may arise out of Third Parties and eventually ensuring compliance to BTSP

Manage OpCo-wide security override function, according to the central security approvals after evaluating associated risks

Support BCP/DR activities; ensuring implementations of security controls at the critical processing areas such as 

Shared Services (RA, CSD, Finance, HR and SCM);

Monitor compliance artefacts supporting partner security SLAs; and institutionalize Customer Privacy Framework.

Facilitate Internal and External IT audits, support the operations team during on-ground closure of the audit observations; carry out investigations and forensics; assess risks that may lead to breach of confidentiality and business disruptions; implement process/technology controls to mitigate the identified risks; closely interact with respective security heads in other OpCos; review fraud management activities completed by the operations teams; collaborate with functions to roll-out security policies and procedures.

Ensure availability of appropriate security IM, GSDs, and system-level implementation procedures in association with system-owners;

Ensure ISMS implementation and successful certification (ISO 27001 or 22301) once undertaken in the Airtel locations;

Requirements

Successful applicants must have the required skills:

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Technology/Engineering or related discipline

Security Certification (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CEH, etc)

10-15 years relevant work experice in this field

Must be familiar with the contents of relevant Government Acts and Guidelines in the Information Technology domain.

Excellent knowledge of information security frameworks such as COBIT

Knowledege of the latest trends, technology developments, tools and methodologies in the IS Risk Management arena.

Excellent knowledge of Information Security standards, policies, controls and structures prevalent in the telecom industry along with Africa operating environment

Experience in handling information security operations or consulting for large and geographically dispersed organizations.

High level appreciation of Security Architecture and Infrastructure across application, middleware, OS and network domain

Experience in operational and strategic information security risk management.

Must have adequate knowledge of the ISO 27001 Standard.

Other Requirements

Judgement:

Ability to focus on the right issues

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 is able to take tough people decisions

Ability to make decisions that balance external customer and organizational needs

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

Drive:

Continual desire and ability to make an impact

Ability to bring about fundamental and sustainable change

Hungry for and pursues self-development

Champions the development of others and coaches effectively

Passionate about winning and relentlessly pursues even more stretching targets

Rapidly gets to grips with new situations, focuses on key issues and adds value

Challenges the status quo and is quick to spot opportunities

Influence:

Getting things done with and through others

Creates a can-do culture and inspires others to achieve results

Is open about the agenda being pursued and keeps the appropriate people informed

Inspires trust by acting as a role model and demonstrating the desired behaviors

Show exceptional persuasive skills and is able to gain commitment for decisions /outcomes

Is able to contribute as an individual and is also effective at collaboration

Is self-aware and impact of own style on others

General Qualities

Passion for excellence

Excellent communications skills (Oral and Written)

Cheerful disposition