Security /Compliance & GSM Operation Engineer

Job description

DEPARTMENT : IT

VACANCY : Security /Compliance & GSM Operation Engineer

LEVEL : Manager

LOCATION : Lusaka, HQ

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the on-ground enforcement and continual monitoring of security operations within all Airtel functions, strategic partners and other third parties in the OPCO. Providing support for managed security services; supporting business and technology teams by evaluating security related aspects of critical services.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

• Manage IT Information security operations and across all IT partners
• Driving initiatives to enforce and ensure compliance with privacy regulations
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with information security policies and procedures
• Maintaining and continuously improving the organization’s ISO 27001 and 22301 certifications
• Conducting and facilitating internal and external audits and management reviews to ensure ISMS effectiveness
• Manage Application Security and Access Controls.
• Conducting of application security reviews of all in-house and COTS applications
• Security Override Document (SOD) and Policy Change Review (PCR) management in applications and firewalls respectively.
• Establishing robust SOD management process across all functions including MS partners
• Manage Security Intelligence Framework.
• Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities to assess potential impact to provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations for remediation
• Analyze security incidents and determine the next course of action
• Facilitating investigations by Internal Assurance
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are aligned with information security requirements
• Facilitating all IT audits to ensure adherence to organization policies and audit recommendations

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Technology/Engineering or related discipline.
• Security Certification preferred (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CEH, etc.)
• Adequate knowledge of the ISO 27001 and 22301 Standards.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL.
• A high-level appreciation of Security Architecture and Infrastructure across application, middleware, OS and network domains.

Relevant Experience:

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in security compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Information Security standards, policies, controls and structures prevalent in the telecom industry along with Africa operating environment.
• Extensive experience in handling information security operations or consulting for large and geographically dispersed organizations.
• A detailed understanding of systems design and systems development methodologies is required.
• Should be familiar with the contents of relevant Government Acts and Guidelines in the Information Technology domain.
• Knowledge and experience in asset management and risk management.
• Knowledge of the latest trends, technology developments, tools and methodologies in the IS Risk Management arena.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE POST

• Possesses high level of intelligence and mental agility
• Is decisive and has ability to take confident decisions based on rigorous analysis
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
• High integrity, analytical and detail oriented
• Balances long term plans with achievement of short-term goals
• Has ability to take calculated decisions even in the absence of perfect information
• Ability to make decisions that balance external customer and organizational needs

CLOSING DATE :

Suitable candidates requested to apply by sending through their CV’s to jobs@zm.airtel.com. The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025

Airtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, disability, and ethnic grouping.

Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please be sure to indicate the position you are applying for in the subject heading and remember to have all your relevant qualifications certified by ZAQA.