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Specialist, IP Networks Security

JOB SUMMARY

Company Jobsinghana.c...
Industry Telecommunica...
Category I.T.
Location Accra
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢ 
Education First Degree
Experience 3 years
Job Expires Feb 24, 2017
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Job Description

  • Division: Network Group
  • Department: IP Networks
  • Location: Accra
  • Position: Specialist, IP Networks Security
  • Reports to: Senior Manager, IP Networks


Job Summary
Analyse IP security related information, ensure and coordinate the IP network health checks, monitor for compliance with the IP network PPPs and assess risk areas for review and audit per IP best practices and standards. Areas of input are inclusive of the network security designs with focus on the Internet facing network security subsystems (Firewalls, IDS, Network Routing, Switching, Load Balancers, etc.) and critical customer management nodes on the IP network.

Job Role

  • Provide input into the Design and Implementation of the end-to-end network security
  • Policy enforcement – Ensure adherence to network security measures, IP PPPs  and governance guidelines 
  • Support with research, analysis, and testing of network, systems, and industrial controls to mitigate risk to the infrastructure and our customers.
  • Perform supporting activities during audits on network security and risk management.
  • Perform analysis of network security needs and contribute to design, integration, and installation of hardware and software
  • Carry out network security configurations.
  • Monitor and analyse system logs from all devices controlling and protecting the network boundary
  • Perform regular security control assessments/audits  on the IP network
  • Identify potential security loopholes that may affect IP network, report them to the relevant teams for resolution.
  • Escalate network and firewall security incidents as defined in the Information Security Incident Management Processes.

Required Skills or Experience

Education 

  • A 1st Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or its equivalent
  • Information Assurance and Network Security professional certifications 
  • Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) training or certification

Experience 

  • 3 years’ work experience in IP network securities 
  • 2 years of which must have been in IP standards, protocols and applications in the Telecom environment 
  • Must have knowledge and experience with LAN/WAN design as well as Data Network Management and Administration.  

Knowledge

  • Sound knowledge of internet working technology.
  • TCP/IP, LAN WLAN, WAN and MPLS Topologies 
  • Advance IP internet works
  • Knowledge of IP Security
  • Fundamental Knowledge of IP Signalling
  • Fundamental Knowledge on Telcoms (Packet RAN - 2G, 3G, MPBN, etc)

Skills/Physical competencies

  • Energy & Drive – Innovative, Takes initiative, result oriented and develops self consistently
  • Interpersonal Skills - Leadership, customer centricity, & collaborative.
  • Personal Skills  - Trustworthy, integrity and ethical in dealings
  • Operating Skills - Ability to focus on priorities and plans 
  • Organizational Positioning Skills  -  Good written and verbal communication,  presentation skills, commitment to the organization
  • Strategic Skills – Global thinker, Analytical thinking and Problem solving abilities

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