Principle Engineer, IT Security & Information Risk Management – 9mobile

Job Summary
Lead the planning, delivery and management of EMTS Information Security program and ensure adequate protection of its information and technology related assets.
Principal Functions

Tactical:
Develop, manage and implement a comprehensive information security program for EMTS.
Lead the development of security architecture, policies and standards and ensure compliance across the organization Operational
Develop and maintain an up-to-date IT security posture for EMTS. Ensure IT gets a satisfactory / acceptable risk rating from independent assessments
Conduct periodic review of the IT Security management framework and ensure it is updated in line with industry trends and regulatory requirements.
Participates in IT security investigations and compliance reviews as requested by internal or external auditors
Conduct research, assess new threats and security alerts and recommend appropriate actions to mitigate them
Raise the security awareness and education level of EMTS employees (through interpost, regular training and onboarding for new hires) and IT vendor
Lead the selection of information security solutions partners to manage and deliver IT Security projects.
Interface with others teams within and outside IT department in the process of delivering security solutions.
Liaise with vendors, suppliers and partners to ensure effective optimization, adoption and delivery of solutions.
Work with EMTS business units and other risk management/assurance functions (Internal Audit & Revenue Assurance) to identify security requirements, using Risk Assessments, business impact, penetration tests and vulnerability assessment tests. Implement strategies and plans to achieve security requirements and address identified risks
Conduct security control and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses and assess the effectiveness of existing controls and recommends remedial action
Prepare reports for management attention on residual risk, vulnerabilities and other security exposures, including misuse of information assets and noncompliance.
Plays an advisory role in application development or acquisition projects, to assess information security requirements and ensure that security controls are implemented as planned throughout the project life cycle
Carry out other activities as instructed by the Head, Information Risk Management.

Educational Requirements
First Degree or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other numerate science.
Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience, with at least Three (3) years in enterprise information security implementation and three (3) years in a supervisory role.
Good understanding of telecommunication business and technology model.
Good understanding of business analysis and project management methods.
Very good conceptual and analytical thinking skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Possession of relevant IT and telecommunication certification including CISA, CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO27000 etc.
Broad experience across the IT architecture stack

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