Manager - Segregation of Duties Identity and Access Governance.Group Information Security

Manager - Segregation of Duties Identity and Access Governance

Group Information Security

MTN
MTN is Africa’s largest mobile network operator, sharing the benefits of a modern connected life with 288m customers in 18 markets across Africa.

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Mission/Core Purpose of the Job
The primary function of the Manager: Identity and Access Governance is to contribute to the establishment and advancement of a dedicated Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on Identity Access Governance (IAG) and Segregation of Duties (SOD). The core purpose is to effectively mitigate information security risks and minimize potential financial, operational, and reputational impact across the entire organization.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Policy and Standards Alignment:
   Ensure alignment of SoD/IAG processes, policies, and standards with industry good practices, regulations, and frameworks.
2. Segregation of Duties (SoD) Management:
   Construct and implement SoD Application Standards to ensure proper access controls and separation of duties.
3. Technology Implementation and Management:
   Contribute to the evaluation, selection, and implementation of SoD/IAG technologies and tools that align with organizational requirements.
4. Communication and Training:
   Support the development and implementation of communication strategies to promote awareness and understanding of SoD/IAG across the organization.
5. Compliance and Audit:
   Ensure compliance with relevant internal governance and compliance policies and standards.
6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
   Contribute to the establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of SoD/IAG initiatives.
7. Stakeholder Management:
   Collaborate with the CoE team and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and cooperation on SoD/IAG initiatives.
8. Financial Management:
   Support effective management of budgets for SoD/IAG initiatives.
9. Service Level Agreements (SLAs):
   Provide support to ensure adherence to SLAs related to SoD/IAG services.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, and Competencies)

Education:
• Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree/diploma (Business Analytics, Information Technology, or related field)
• Honours advantageous
• English, French (an advantage)

Experience:
• 2-3 years of experience at the Management level in the telecom industry
• 2-3 years of working experience in managing identity, access governance and segregation of duties in a large organization, with a strong technical background
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security, identity and access governance (including segregation of duties), preferably in the telecom or IT industry
• Experience in supporting management and implementation of large-scale identity and access governance projects.
• Experience working in Africa and have a grasp of political, social, and infrastructure challenges.

Competencies:
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Improvement Driver and Culture and Change Champion
• Supportive Business Manager and Relationship Manager
• Results Achiever
• Operationally Astute

Industry Certifications:
• Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), IIBA CCBA, IIBA CBAP
• Other preferred certifications are: IIBA-AAC, PMI-PBA, Six Sigma, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate, CDMP, CAP, CDA, Certified ScrumMaster, PMP, Prince2 Practitioner
• ITIL Certification is Advantageous
Other:
• Regional and international travel