Fresher Analyst – Information Security Operations Jobs – MTN Uganda

Job Title: Analyst – Information Security Operations (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: MTN Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

MTN Uganda is a subsidiary of MTN Group, a multinational Telco operating in Africa and Middle East, with over 280milllion subscribers, making it the largest in Africa.

Job Summary: To safeguard the MTN Uganda digital infrastructure and information assets by continuously monitoring, detecting, analyzing. To respond to security threats and incidents in real-time, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. To Implement information security controls to Safe guards against cyber Threats

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Network Systems are in compliance with organisational policies, industry policies and system security standards
• Actively participate in MTN Uganda Cyber Security Operations
• Ensure complaince to MTN GIS policies
• Track closure of MTN Uganda Network Group Internal and External audit findings
• Ensure Policies, Processes and Procedures are in place to support required Network security
• Ensure adherence to processes/procedures within Network Group and undertake research to enhance efficiency of the processes.
• Provide leadership to the Network change approval and ensure adherence to the change management process.
• Liaise with IT change board for end to end visibility of changes on the network
• Audit of network installed hardware and Coordination of the Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with external suppliers/contractors to ensure value for money engagements
• Ensure compliance to CyberSystems security standards and controls –  ISO27001

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• BSc Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information technology , Information Systems or related courses
• Certifications: Certifications like OSCP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, GIAC or similar are highly regarded.
• 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with Security Monitoring Tools: Proficiency in SIEM solutions, IDS/IPS, firewalls, encryption technologies, endpoint security, and other tools to identify and mitigate risks.Strong Analytical Skills

Skills / physical competencies:

• Negotiation skills
• A highly specialised technologist with mathematical, statistical and problem solving abilities. Lateral thinking and general systems-interconnectivity knowledge
• Process Engineering skills
• Excellent PC and computing skills.
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 22^nd July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24