IT Security Engineer at Airtel Rwanda Ltd

Airtel Rwanda: JOB DESCRIPTION

(Deliverables, Decision level, Demonstrate & Dimensions)

Job Title: IT Security Engineer

Proposed Level:

Department: IT

Location: Airtel Rwanda HQ.

Reporting to: IT Security & Compliance Manager

Date: October 2024

Purpose of the Job (Brief)

IT Security Engineer will be responsible for protecting Airtel information and data systems against cyberthreats and ensuring the strict compliance with relevant regulations.

Deliverables (Maximum 5-6 key responsibilities)

This section requires the top five accountabilities that role is to deliver own. Written in outcome language, this is not a listing of tasks but a grouping of tasks to determine outcomes required from the tasks.

Expected Key Results

Activities (Detailed KPIs)

IT/Network Security

• Ensure the secure configuration and installation of firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Support in maintaining the ISMS and BCMS system across Airtel Rwanda
• Scan and track vulnerabilities in workstations, servers and other network hosts. Coordinate the remediation as appropriate.
• Own and manager of Identity and Access management program.
• Ensure secure configuration of desktops and laptops; continuously monitor endpoint devices for any signs of security breaches for suspicious activities.

Security Incidents Management

• Detect and respond to any security incidents, ensure the timely restoration and document lessons learned.
• Ensure the threat hunting activities to stay ahead of emerging threats
• Responsible for developing, maintaining and enforcing Airtel information security policies, standards and procedures.
• Provide consulting advice regarding security issues relating to Airtel projects and guide the project teams in implementing the security directives.

IT Audits & Trainings

• Conduct quarterly IT audits
• Conduct training sessions to educate employees on Cybersecurity best practices and compliance with Airtel Information Security policies.

Decision level

This section requires an overview of the decisions taken by the role holder and who actually takes accountability for the decisions. It is a description of primary versus shared responsibility or where one only contributes to decisions.

Prime:

Shared:

Contributory: Makes a major contribution to a decision

Demonstrate (Key competencies)

This section requires an overview of the skills, education and experience required to do the job at a satisfactory level. It is not a list of the job holder’s qualification.

Skills critical to the role:

• Firewall and IDS/IPS protocols
• Endpoint security technologies – DLP, Software distribution, EDR, Encryption,
• Advanced knowledge of windows and Unix/Linus operating systems
• Advanced knowledge of security frameworks and risk management
• In-depth knowledge of IAM Technologies and protocols such as SSO, MFA, LDAP, SAML, etc)

Educational Level:

Must have:

• University degree in computer science, telecommunication or similar discipline
• Holder of any industry certification such as CISM, CISSP, CEH, CompTia Security+

Working Experience:

Must have:

• Minimum 3 year experience in an IT security position
• Basic knowledge of Linux and windows operating systems

Dimensions

Impact of position:

Impact on customers (Please select one of the options below):

i) Type of customers

Mainly Internal X Mainly External Internal & External

No. of Subordinates :

Approvals

Job Holder’s signature

Line Manager’s signature

How to Apply

Please submit your updated curriculum vitae – CV on recruitment@rw.airtel.com before 6th October 2024.