M-Pesa Africa Cyber Security, Evergreen Application – Multiple Roles at Safaricom Kenya

Specialist – Cyber Security Defense 

• You will be responsible for proactively identifying threats and vulnerabilities; detecting and mitigating cyber events; and managing cyber security incident responses to minimize service impact and provide a secure digital future for our customers. The expertise in this team drive Cyber security improvement across MPA with collaboration with the Vodacom Group, Markets, other Group and Operating Company operational teams and external partners.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate and optimize monitoring controls, lead incident management, and support security audits. 
• Optimize cyber security baselines and monitoring controls. 
• Manage security incident processes and coordinate responses. 
• Support technology audits and close findings promptly. 
• Manage forensic tools, EDR, and logging solutions. 
• Collaborate with Vodacom/Vodafone Cyber Defense teams. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related. 
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCNP/CCIE Security preferred. 
• Experience in incident management, intrusion analysis, or network troubleshooting. 
• Experience in managing security tools and deployments. 
• Experience working with Vodafone Cyber Defense a plus. 

​​​​​​​Specialist – Cyber Security Prevent 

• You will lead and coordinate optimization of the Operational & Monitoring cyber security baselines (CSB) controls across all MPA relevant business areas and processes as well as set-up, execution and maintenance of the security incident management and coordination process in conjunction with incident management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support Privileged Access Management (PAM) activities. 
• Maintain firewalls, WAFs, antivirus, IDS/IPS, and logging systems. 
• Troubleshoot and remediate security operational issues. 
• Implement cyber security policies and support incident response. 
• Drive continuous improvements and close audit findings. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related. 
• Experience in network security and PAM solutions. 
• Certifications like Security+, CCNA Security preferred. 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft, Linux/Unix, IAM, and security tools. 
• Excellent communication and project management skills.