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Manager – Security Engineer, Incident Management, Automation
MTN Uganda. Manage and maintain the technical effectiveness of SOC platforms, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR, email and cloud security technologies .
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Demonstrates expertise in managing SOC platforms, including SIEM and SOAR, while leading security incident investigations and automation initiatives. Proficient in developing security monitoring use cases and optimizing security tools to enhance incident detection and response.
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SIEM ManagementSOAR DevelopmentIncident Response LeadershipSecurity Automation ImplementationCloud Security Expertise
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Hard Skills
PythonPowerShellKQLREST APIsSecurity MonitoringIncident ResponseSecurity Tool AdministrationAI/ML Security ConceptsMITRE ATT&CK KnowledgeCloud Security
Soft Skills
Analytical Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationStakeholder EngagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SentinelSplunkMicrosoft DefenderEDR/XDR ToolsCloud Security TechnologiesAutomation WorkflowsSecurity Monitoring ToolsCyber Defence ProjectsSecurity Engineering InitiativesEmerging Security Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceGIAC CertificationsOSCPCEHMicrosoft Security CertificationsCloud Security Certifications
Industry Keywords
CybersecurityInformation SecurityTelecommunicationsSecurity OperationsEnterprise EnvironmentsNIST CSFOWASPZero TrustCISRisk Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformPythonSplunk
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and maintain the technical effectiveness of SOC platforms, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR, email and cloud security technologies
- Lead development and continuous improvement of security monitoring use cases, detection content, correlation rules and alerting aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
- Provide technical leadership during security incident investigations, containment and remediation
- Drive integration, optimisation and lifecycle management of security tools and log sources
- Partner with MSS providers and internal stakeholders to improve incident detection, response effectiveness and operational resilience
- Support implementation and operationalisation of approved AI-enabled security capabilities and automation initiatives
- Develop and optimise SOAR playbooks, APIs, integrations and automation workflows
- Evaluate and deploy emerging security technologies, including AI-driven detection, response and security copilot capabilities
- Govern AI-enabled security solutions according to security standards, risk requirements and architectural principles
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive SOC activities and improve detection and response outcomes
- Support technical delivery of Cyber Defence projects and security engineering initiatives
- Provide engineering expertise for evaluation, design and deployment of new SOC technologies
- Develop engineering designs, implementation guidelines and technical documentation
- Work with MTN entities, technology teams, MSS providers and vendors to implement and operationalise security capabilities
- Drive continuous improvement across incident management, security engineering, monitoring and automation
- Develop and report SOC engineering, detection, automation and incident management performance metrics
- Ensure security controls, monitoring capabilities and operational processes comply with MTN policies, standards and regulatory requirements
- Monitor emerging threats, technologies and industry best practices and translate them into Cyber Defence improvements
- Provide technical input into strategic planning and roadmap development for SOC engineering, automation and incident response
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- One or more relevant industry certifications
- GIAC certifications (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, GMON, GPEN) or OSCP / CEH
- Microsoft Security certifications (SC-200, AZ-500)
- Cloud security certifications (CCSP, AWS or Azure security specialty)
- 4–6 years' experience in information security, cybersecurity operations or a related technology environment
- Experience in Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Operations, or Security Tool Administration
- Experience supporting implementation and operation of security automation solutions within enterprise environments
- Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments; telecommunications experience is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of SIEM and SOAR platforms, such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk
- Knowledge of EDR/XDR tooling, such as Microsoft Defender
- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, KQL and REST APIs
- Practical knowledge of cloud security across Azure, AWS and/or GCP
- Familiarity with AI/ML, LLM security concepts, agentic AI and secure AI adoption
- Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, MITRE ATLAS, NIST CSF, OWASP, Zero Trust and CIS
- Sound understanding of networking, operating systems and enterprise infrastructure
- Analytical, structured problem-solving and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and lead initiatives end-to-end
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly evolving technology
- Commitment to continuous learning, innovation and knowledge sharing
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employment equity commitment, with preference given to candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
- Secure AI-assisted recruitment processing compliant with POPIA
- Purpose- and value-led work environment
- Employee empowerment and development culture
- Workplace focused on creativity, innovation, productivity and meaningful results