Principal Information Systems Auditor – Network Assurance at Safaricom Kenya

Brief posting description:

Reporting to the Senior Manager – Networks and M-PESA Audits, the position holder will be responsible for leading, planning, executing and communicating results of telecommunication network audit reviews and advisory assignments in accordance with the internal audit plan. These audits shall include but not be limited to reviews of the following domains: core network, radio access network, transport network, FTTX, network emerging technologies, Enterprise and Home solutions.  

The position holder will also be responsible for supporting strategic business initiatives by advocating and enhancing the risk and control environment, and when appropriate, engaging, managing and reviewing the work of external consultants/advisors.

Key responsibilities:

• Participation in the overall development and delivery of the audit plan.
• Review of the Telecommunication Network elements from a technical standpoint to provide assurance on the adequacy of controls to mitigate and / or manage the technology risk to acceptable levels.
• Review of security controls around key network elements in the radio, core and transport networks.
• Prepare and present reports to senior management that include thematic issues, trends and other micro/macro level risks identified through the execution of IT audits within the Network space.
• Serve as an on-going subject matter expert in Networks Assurance.
• Provide automation of audit testing support in the Networks space.
• Present, discuss and follow-up on audit recommendations with management.
• Keep abreast with the latest technology trends and provide input to mitigate emerging threats.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering (or related technical field) from a recognized university.
• 6 - 8 years working experience in networks engineering, network support or assurance.
• Understanding of agile ways of working.
• Broad IT expertise with an emphasis on Network and emerging technologies such as IoT.
• Strong working knowledge of telecommunication systems including core network elements (switches, subscriber databases etc.), Radio access networks, transmission networks and protocols, fibre etc.
• Knowledge of common IT platforms (operating systems, databases, webservers etc.)
• Understanding of frameworks, principles, practices, and techniques related to Networks and IT e.g. eTom, ITIL.
• Programming and automation or analyst skills. Experience in the use of Python, SQL and data analysis tools such as IDEA, ACL is an added advantage.
• Information security or IS audit qualification will be an advantage (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM)
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to evaluate risks, articulate issues, develop consensus, raise awareness and recommend practical solutions.
• Self-drive, resilience and tenacious to get results.

Closing: 30 Nov, 2022