Engineer - IP Security at MTN Nigeria

Description

• Coordinate high level understanding of multi-services platforms, routing protocols ISIS / RIP / RSVP / OSPF / BGP / iBGP / and trouble shoot down to packet level.
• Guarantee in-depth knowledge of IP/MPLS protocols, NMS systems, firewalls, Cisco works, CIC, identify with Layer 2 and 3 VPN in line with the Service Level Agreements.
• Implement Site-to-site and Remote Access VPN
• Implement firewalling technologies and network access control methodologies.
• Implement mile business connectivity access technologies like GPR
• Implement network access control across different network segment on the IP/MPLS network
• Ensure security and preventative measures for unauthorized access.
• Escalate network related fault and network clearance rate.
• Ensure quality roll-out of new Data/services working with Marketing and IP System planning.
• Perform New Node implementation and cut over.
• Provide Emergency Maintenance on IP/MPLS Network with Security skills High Level trouble shooting.
• Achieve Planned Works Completion rate.
• Liaise with IP vendors, interfacing with TAC center’s and Vendor Tier 2 and 3 support staff.
• Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business)

Education:

• First degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering 
• Cisco Certification to Professional Level required with a bias in Security
• CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional would be an added advantage
• CCIE certification would be an added advantage
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience which includes;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience working with a team
• Prior experience in Telecommunications or Service Provider Functionality is key
• Experience working in a medium-sized  organization 
• Years high level support of a large Enterprise Environment
• Demonstrate knowledge in Security Policies
• knowledge of interworking with TAC and other Cisco services