Job Vacancies at IHS Towers

The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, Internal Audit (IT).
• The Specialist, Internal Audit (IT) will execute assurance and consulting internal audit projects as part of the annual risk-based internal audit plan, including developing internal audit scope for IT and operational engagement, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting results of work performed.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit team in planning, executing and reporting audit engagements.
• Supervise work done by other team members, when assigned to lead audits, to ensure they are in line with internal audit methodology.
• Prepare audit work programs for assigned IT and operational audits.
• Conduct assurance and consulting audits of functional areas and processes within HIS.
• Document work done in accordance with internal audit manual and methodology.
• Prepare audit reports to be reviewed by in-charge auditors and audit management.
• Monitor changes to the company’s policies and procedures and assist in documenting and storing such data in the databases maintained by the unit.
• Update and maintain outstanding actions database and liaise with process owners on implementation status.
• Conduct formal follow-up audits of management action plans per approved risk-based audit plan.
• Perform IT audits per the risk-based audit plan following standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit established by the IIA.
• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to the in-charge auditors and audit management on the implementation of assigned engagements
• Perform regional audits, spot checks and other special assignment assigned.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or related) in Sciences, Social Science, or any related discipline.
• CISA, CIA, ACCA, ACA or related professional qualifications preferably in IT.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal auditing, external auditing and/or compliance monitoring in a reputable organization with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience in IT auditing is an added advantage.
• Prior telecommunications or telecoms infrastructure exposure is an asset.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts and IT framework and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes.
• Knowledge of fraud schemes and indicators of fraud.
• Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics
• Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management and secure buy-in for constructive change.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork

Functional competencies:

• Auditing
• Fraud Detection & Control
• Business Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Reporting
• Attention to Detail.

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.

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The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, IT Infrastructure Assessment & Review.
• The Specialist, IT Infrastructure Assessment & Review will support and contribute towards continuous improvement of the company’s cyber-security posture by applying technical know-how and skills to address ongoing enterprise-wide infrastructure security-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Safeguard IHS by detecting, preventing and mitigating information security (IS) threats to the company’s infrastructure.
• Provide quarterly network vulnerability assessment of the company’s IT infrastructure by integrating the following tasks:
  • Gather intelligence
  • Document active and stealth nodes
  • Enumerate all trust relationships
  • Identify exposure using commercial tools
  • Scan network vulnerability
  • Analyze, categorize and validate vulnerabilities
  • Catalogue exposure
  • Examine external visible points of presence
  • o Query DNS records and enumerate external nodes
  • Perform TCP/UDP scan of nodes
  • Conduct manual testing and repeat identification
• Support management in realizing cybersecurity ROI
• Collaborate with Group Cyber-security team to drive cybersecurity initiatives.
• Design and implement security controls to safeguard and monitor events for information systems, enterprise network, routers and switches
• Support the implementation of IS projects.
• Assess vulnerabilities related to the company’s network by following general accepted methodology for network assessments.
• Carry out port scans to identify insecure port configurations.
• Continuously monitor the company’s external visible points of presence.
• Provide second-line support for IT security-related issues.
• Collect evidence and documentation of all network-related exposures.
• Deploy Sophos endpoint for 2000 endpoints and 200 servers and for monitoring/ response to detected malware attacks.
• Monitor the company’s Operations Management Suite (OMS) platform for endpoints and severs. Identify and responding to security threats on the platform.
• Monitor firewall logs.
• Conduct network device review covering the following
  • Router security reviews:
  • Clear Text Rlogin Protocol Service
  • Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
  • Clear text (Tenet) review
  • Console Connection Timeout
  • Outbound Administrative Access Review
  • Packet Assembler/ Disassembler
• Review IDS policies based on the company’s requirements and best practices.
• Carry out threat monitoring by reviewing firewall and IPS alerts. Follow up with appropriate action.
• Investigate and block phishing email.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, IT Security Operations.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• +5-6 years’ relevant experience in information security and network vulnerability management.
• Professional certifications will be an asset, e.g. ISO27005: Information Security Risk, CEH, EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA)
• Strong background in security infrastructure and various network technologies, e.g. firewalls, VPN, intrusion/ extrusion detection, vulnerability and risk assessment tools, encryption technologies, data loss prevention, whole disk and device encryption solutions, two-factor authentication, common windows (desktop and server) platforms.
• Demonstrable experience with network and infrastructure vulnerability scanners such as Nessus, NEXPOSE, Nipper, etc.
• Demonstrable knowledge of security best practices such as defence in-depth, least privileges, need-to-know, separation of duties, access controls, and encryption.
• Hands on experience with security systems, e.g. firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-virus software, authentication systems, log management, content filtering, etc.
• Proven experience in network security, networking technologies and network monitoring tools.
• Must possess thorough understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Functional competencies:

• Penetration Testing
• Vulnerability Lifecycle Management
• Security Incident Response
• Systems Auditing
• Database Security
• Firewall Design
• Intrusion Detection
• System Administration Implementation
• Telecommunications, Network, Wireless & Internet Security

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.

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The Opportunity

• IHS Towers is expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team in Nigeria as Specialist, Server Administration.
• The Specialist, Server Administration will assist in day-to-day administration of servers and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for deploying and maintaining PostgreSQL database clusters that will enable and enhance software products and systems used every day by large platforms, applications, and groups of users.
• Maintain multiple development, QA, and production PostgreSQL environments with experience in performance tuning.
• Review existing configurations and installations and provide design decisions for improvements to platform environments.
• Assist in planning and performing PostgreSQL database upgrades and migrations.
• Perform production level support and be part of the on call rotation when required.
• Support new and existing PostgreSQL database systems, both internally and future Cloud managed instances and will contribute in defining best practices in PostgreSQL database administration, and introduce innovation with automation.
• Participate in collecting, assessing and cataloging threat indicators and closure.
• Deploy and maintain Azure IaaS Virtual Machines to support growth into the cloud.
• Manage and respond to escalated client inquiries.
• Research products and new technologies to increase efficiency of business and operations.
• Design, implement, configure, and maintain various Azure SaaS cloud services.
• Administration of Redhat and Ubuntu Linux systems.
• Responsible for all change management request and tracking.
• Securing data against unauthorized access on Azure
• Backing up data and making it efficient to restore when needed on Azure and on-premise.
• Implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions.
• Support the team in administering servers on premises of IHS.
• Ensures all security updates on servers are duly updated as per monthly plan.
• Assist the team to ensure that the CCTV camera are monitored, and records are kept as per stipulated days.
• Carry out day to day Azure administrator tasks.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic engineering, Information Technology
• 4 - 5 Years working experience, preferably in a Telecommunication and IT solutions industry
• ITIL Foundation is required.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Azure platform.
• Advance skill on Linux administration.
• Advance skill on PostgreSQL administration
• Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification is recommended
• Background IT knowledge on Virtual Machines, Networks and other IT Infrastructure aspects.
• CompTIA A+ certified is required or equivalent.
• Networking skill required.
• Intermediate knowledge and skilled in IT Security.
• Experience with vulnerability and patch assessment.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Business communication
• Solution and result driven.

Functional competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Windows Server OS and Linux Configuration & Administration
• Hypervisor Configuration & Administration
• VMware EXSi Configuration & Administration
• Azure Administration
• Veaam Backup Administration
• Problem Solving
• Project Management.

Organizational Competencies:

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.