Senior Specialist, Ip Network Security

VACANCY REF. NUMBER – MTN-NWGIPSS2611

CVs SHOULD BE SAVED IN APPLICANT’S NAM

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Position: Senior Specialist, IP Network Secur

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Job Summ

ary:To lead the design, administration, and operational management of MTN Ghana’s IP network security infrastructure, ensuring end-to-end protection of the network infrastructure and services. The role is pivotal in securing Internet-facing network security platforms and systems, data centre network environment, and the MTN corporate network infrastructure through robust design, risk management, and proactive security operations monitor

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Job Co

• ntextDynamic and highly competitive technology & ICT ind
• ustryEvolving technolog
• y eraMulti regulated enviro
• nmentEnvironmental, social and governance priori
• tizedRegionalization structure implic
• ationMultinational environment – Technology Group best prac
• ticesContinuous Infrastructural expa
• nsionPerformance driven and agile enviro
• nmentDiverse cultural enviro
• nmentPartner

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Network Security Design & Engi

neering
Responsible for the design and implementation of the end-to-end IP network security of environments c

• overing:High-Capacity, Perimeter and Data Centre Security f
• irewallsIntrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and Unified Threat Management System
• s (UTMS)Anti-DDoS s
• olutionsWAF (Web Application Firewalls) and Load Balancers
• systemsSoftware-Defined Perimeter (SDP) and Zero-Trust
• SystemsCisco ACI (DC SDN) Solutions and Micro-Segm
• entationIP Log Management Systems
• (IPLMS)Security review of solutions and systems to be deployed on the IP

network
Security Operations & Admin

• istration
  Manage and monitor day-to-day performance and compliance of network securi
• ty systemsImplement security policies and best practices across IP-Core, IPRAN, Internet gateways, and the MTN corpora
• te networkConduct regular system reviews and IP network secur
• ity auditsServe as the SPOC for internal, external and regulatory (e.g., ISO 27001, NCA) secur
• ity auditsEscalate network and firewall security incidents as defined in the MTN Information Security Incident Management
• ProcessesEnsure the security of the MTN corporate network infr

astructure
Risk & Vulnerability

• Management
  Work with the relevant stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and coordinate timely
• remediationConduct risk assessments, impact analyses, and root c
• ause reviewsAssist to maintain and update network defence playbooks and controls to prevent, detect, and respon
• d to threatsEnsure logging and threat intelligence integrations with IP Log Management and

1. SIEM systemsIP

v6 Security
Design and implement security mechanisms specific to IPv6 environment

• s, including:
  Filtering and traf
• fic inspectionAddressing vulnerabilities unique to IPv6 (e.g., RA flooding,
• rogue DHCPv6)Secure tunnelling and transition mechanisms (e.g.,
• 6to4, Teredo)End-to-end policy enforcement on dual-stac

k environments
Vendor & Stakeho

• lder Engagement
  Build trusted relationships with equipment vendors (Cisco, Huawei, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Appgate, etc.) and so
• lution providersWork with internal and external stakeholders to align to MTN Group se
• curity standardsCollaborate with other departments (IT, Enterprise Services, Legal, Risk, Customer Experience) on compliance and inc

ident management
Innovation & Security Po

• sture Improvement
  Monitor global trends, regulatory updates, and emerging threats to continuously improve MTN Ghana’s networ
• k security postureChampion initiatives that protect and enhance the security reputation of MTN Ghana’s IP resources in the public and
• enterprise domainDrive automation of routine operations, vulnerability scann

ing, and r

• eporting
  Education Minimum of a BSc. Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineerin
• g, or related fieldMust be Security+, Certified Information Systems Security P
• rofessional (CISSP)Preferred Certifications include CCNP Security/CCIE Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE4/NSE7, CEH, CISSP, or GIAC (GCIH/GCIA), ITIL/ISO 27001 Lead Impleme

nter (advan

• tageous)Experience A minimum of six (6) years of hands-on experience in IP networks and se
• curity architectureAt least 3 years of which must have been at a technology/telecoms company in the IP Net
• work Security fieldProven expertise in managing SRv6/MPLS/IP-Core networks, and secure Data
• Centre environmentsStrong grasp of IPv6 technologies and associated
• security frameworksExperience with security operations, audits, and
• incident managementMust also be able to review existing security solution a

nd networ

• k designs.
  KnowledgeIn-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, IP routing (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF), subnetting,
• NAT, and switching.Hands-on experience with IP network design, including SRv6, MPLS, VRFs, VLANs, a
• nd overlay networks.In-depth knowledge of configuration and management of provi
• der-grade firewalls.Proficiency in security solutions design, segmentation
• , VPNs (IPSec, SSL).An expert in threat and vulnerability assessment, remediation planning and vulnerability
• lifecycle tracking.Knowledge of network behavior analysis, signature-based detection, anomaly detection, an
• d incident response.Understanding of zero-trust models, threat modeli
• ng, and kill chains.Experience with Security Information and Event Mana
• gement (SIEM) tools.Secure deployment of IPv6 (RA Guard, DHCPv6 filteri
• ng, IPsec for IPv6).Security in data center network infrastructure, cloud-native and hybrid environments (e.g
• ., AWS, Azure, GCP).Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&C
• K, and CIS Controls.Projec

t Management skills.
Must l

• ive the MTN Values ofLead with Care, Collaborate with Agility, Serve with Respect, Can Do with Integrity, Ac

t with Inclusion, COS
Must exhibit the

• MTN Vital Behaviors ofComplete Candor, Complete Accountability, Active Collaborat

ion & Ge

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1. it done.
   How to Apply Qualified applicants should indicate Vacancy Ref no: MTN-NWGIPSS2611 as the email subject and ensure that CVs are saved in their names. Applications without the subject and CVs saved in their names will automa
2. tically be disqualified.Interested and qualified applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae by 13th July 2026 to: mtn
3. ghanarecruitment@mtn.comOnly shortlisted appli

cants will be contacted.
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