Mission:

Plan and design comprehensive end-to-end network security solutions.
Provide ongoing support for the day-to-day security operations, planning, and maintenance of MTN Nigeria's enterprise and mobile data networks, utilizing the latest network security technologies.

Description:

Coordinate high-level understanding of multi-service platforms and routing protocols (ISIS, RIP, RSVP, OSPF, BGP, iBGP, etc.) and troubleshoot down to the packet level.
Guarantee in-depth knowledge of IP/MPLS protocols, NMS systems, firewalls, Cisco Works, CIC, identify with Layer 2 and 3 VPN in line with the Service Level Agreements.
Implement site-to-site and remote access VPNs.
Implement firewalling technologies and network access control methodologies.
Implement mile-to-mile business connectivity access technologies like GPR.
Implement network access control across different network segments on the IP/MPLS network.
Ensure security and preventative measures for unauthorized access.
Escalate network-related faults and network clearance rates.
Ensure the quality roll-out of new data and services, working with Marketing and IP System planning.
Perform New Node implementation and cut over.
Provide emergency maintenance on IP/MPLS networks with security skills High-level troubleshooting.
Achieve Planned Works Completion rate.
Liaise with IP vendors, interfacing with TAC centers and vendor Tier 2 and 3 support staff.
Ensure value is created through effective stakeholder management.

Education:

First degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering 
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional would be an added advantage
Cisco Certification to Professional Level required with a bias in Security
CCIE Security certification would be an added advantage
Fluent in English 

Experience:
3 – 7 years’ experience including:

3 years of high-level support in a large enterprise environment
Demonstrable knowledge of security policies
knowledge of interworking with TAC and other Cisco services
Prior experience in telecommunications or service provider functionality