Job Title:  Network and Security Engineer

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It is the largest telecommunications equipment maker in the world, having overtaken Ericsson in 2012. Huawei is a leading ICT solutions provider. Our telecom network equipment, IT products, and smart devices provide solutions in 170 countries and regions worldwide. With annual sales revenue of USD39.6 billion in 2013, Huawei ranked 285th on the Global Fortune 500. Together with our partners, we are building a better connected world.

Job Summary: The Network and Security Engineer will be responsible for the provision of optimal user support on all IT network infrastructure within MTN. The incumbent will be implementing defined work programmes and plans in the area of IT security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist in performing risk assessments and security scans on MTN’s information systems.
• Notify appropriate user groups on vulnerabilities within their systems and recommend options for resolving or mitigating the vulnerabilities.
• Support in analyzing system logs generated by UNIX, Windows, mainframe systems and databases, with respect to security integrity.
• Identify and investigate anomalous log entries and possible implications on security, integrity and performance of MTN’s IT infrastructure. Escalate recommendations to the Manager, IT Architecture and Security.
• Prepare periodic security/risk assessment report and circulate to all relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with relevant unit/ team/function in carrying out all relevant activities.
• Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
• Render support whilst assisting in providing technical support to end users of MTN’s IT network infrastructure organization-wide.
• Assist in ensuring the prompt resolution of escalated faults and requests from the call center and helpdesk. Act as second level of support for escalated issues.
• Maintain relationships with third-party vendors and ensure that agreed SLAs are achieved.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining network management system tools to ensure network devices are constantly monitored.
• Assist in setting up and executing technical test plans for device modification, new deployment and upgrades.
• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, routers, cabling, etc) related issues and requests down to the last line of support before escalating to third-party vendors.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of escalated issues and resolution status (i.e. a detailed maintenance schedule).
• Monitor infrastructure performance and recommend adjustments to ensure optimal response time to the Manager, Network Infrastructure Support.
• Work closely with the help desk to ensure infrastructure related incidents are resolved efficiently and in a timely manner in compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Liaise with relevant unit/ team/function in carrying out all relevant activities.
• Attend team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.
• Offer direction and manage the performance of subordinates (where applicable).
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Manager, Network Infrastructure Support.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Network Infrastructure Support.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the aforementioned Huawei career opportunity should hold a first degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience

How to Apply for the job:

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