Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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Manage the Security and Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) processes for MPA products and services both cloud-based;
Design and implement cloud security architectures in alignment with best practices to protect cloud environments;
Perform regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing on cloud-based systems;
Monitor cloud environments for potential security threats and vulnerabilities;
Develop, implement, and enforce cloud security policies and procedures;
Ensure Secure Cloud Operations by the Cloud Team;
Manage identity and access management (IAM) controls for cloud services;
Provide recommendations for cloud security improvements and assist in implementing security controls to meet compliance requirements;
Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate security throughout the cloud development lifecycle (DevSecOps);
Respond to and mitigate cloud security incidents, performing root cause analysis and applying lessons learned;
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cloud security trends, risks, and solutions.
Qualifications
Skills and Competencies:
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure Cloud) and cloud-native security features.
Experience with security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), encryption, and security information event management (SIEM).
Expertise in IAM, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and secure cloud infrastructure design.
Experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Python) to enhance cloud security.
Proficient in cloud security best practices, including monitoring, logging, and incident response.
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