Specialist – Cyber Security Defense at Safaricom Kenya

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.