Specialist: Network Security

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What you’ll do

Role purpose:

This role is responsible for Provision of Network and Telecom Security as well as Security assurance for Telecom Product & Services.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Own demand planning and forecasting Cyber security, for all current and emerging network technologies as well as Future business needs.
• Lead Network Designing, Architecture and Engineering ensuring Security Baseline requirement are well implemented in Network by design.
• Own Network and Telecom Security Framework, ensure continued maturity Network related Cyber Security Baseline controls.
• Set-up of analytics framework and tools for mobile network monitoring, testing and response to related Cyber Security incidents and threats.
• Coordinate and support the implementation and Operational coverage and adequacy of Network/Telecom related Security controls.

Who you are

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication, information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or relevant domain
• Knowledge on Telecom Technology Architectures.
• Strong Understanding of key Cyber Security Technologies & Tools and General Information Technologies.
• Knowledge of Cyber and Risk Management Frameworks and International Security standards.
• Experience in Virtualization and Cloud environments 
• Experience in scripting, programming languages and Telecom Security Testing & Benchmarking.
• Security certifications (CCNP Security/CCIE, CISM, CISA, CISSP or equivalent)

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership acumen
• Analytical skills
• Fostering Teamwork
• Customer orientation