Specialist – Cloud Security at Safaricom Kenya

Job Description

You will be accountable for ensuring the security, integrity and confidentiality of Cloud-based systems and services. This role focuses on designing, implementing, managing and maintaining robust cybersecurity solutions and processes that protect cloud infrastructures, applications, and data across platforms such as AWS, Azure and Huawei Cloud.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage Security and Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) for all cloud services.

Design and implement secure multi-cloud architectures, ensuring compliance.

Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and real-time threat monitoring.

Manage IAM policies, multi-factor authentication, and incident response.

Collaborate with DevOps teams to embed DevSecOps practices.

Develop cloud security policies and stay current on cloud security trends.

Qualifications & Experience:

Cybersecurity and cloud security experience

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

Hands-on with cloud platforms and security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS).

Skilled in automation/scripting tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Python).

Certifications like AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, CISSP, or CISM.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek professionals who:

Have strong hands-on expertise in their domain.

Are proactive, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Hold relevant certifications and are committed to continuous learning. We ask that you include in your CV all cloud and or cybersecurity certifications and expertise you have.

Our Recruitment Process

This is an evergreen listing accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Applications are reviewed continuously.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews aligned to current or upcoming roles.

Profiles remain under consideration for future openings if not selected immediately.