Safaricom M-pesa Africa - Cybersecurity Specialist: Governance, Risk & Compliance Jobs in Kenya

Safaricom M-pesa Africa - Cybersecurity Specialist: Governance, Risk & Compliance Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

We are pleased to announce the subject career opportunity within M-Pesa Africa reporting to the Manager - Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance.

About M-Pesa Africa

M-Pesa, is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. From starting in 2007 as a convenient means by which the unbanked and underbanked can make digital payments, M-Pesa has now grown to offer >50 million active customers financial services, enterprise, merchant, and retail solutions. We are proud of our work in enabling the digital economy in our markets, and in driving financial inclusion.

M-Pesa Africa is currently supporting 6 markets and scaling with a mission to build a ONE M-Pesa, the largest FinTech and digital ecosystem in Africa by 2025.

Role Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organization’s Cyber Security risks are under explicit management control and as well coordinate strategic integration of Cyber Security programs within M-Pesa Africa.

They will be part of the team that drives compliance to internal and global cyber security related policies and standards, Vodafone Cyber Security Baseline controls and applicable Kenyan laws and regulations.

What you will be doing

Continually reviewing and updating security policies, standards, and guidelines in response to the ever-changing cyber threats in coordination with Enterprise Risk Management team;

Monitoring and driving compliance to internal and global cyber security related policies and standards, Vodafone Cyber Security Baseline controls and applicable Kenyan laws and regulations;

Coordinating stakeholders to deliver on targets or agreed business outcomes;

Coordinating periodic independent assurance of critical products and services;

Coordinating implementation of recommendations from independent assessments;

Conducting Cyber Risk Assessments to determine cyber risk profile and define treatment plans;

Recommending Cyber Security services improvement plans;

Coordinating projects handover process within the cyber security functions;

Continually reviewing, implementing and proposing improvements of the user access governance

process;

Coordinating periodic cyber security knowledge transfer, awareness sessions and phishing simulations to staff in line with strategy;

Supporting the implementation of the Managed Security Services strategy and roadmap;

Participating actively in cyber security events and trade shows, reporting and presentations.

Skills and competencies you require for the role

At least 2+ years of hands-on experience in managing Cyber Security technologies and operations;

Proven experience in supervising, leading, or coordinating teams and managing stakeholders;

Knowledge of the Vodafone Cyber Security Baseline Program will be an added advantage;

Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills;

Good report writing and communication skills;

Analytical thinking coupled up with customer focus.

Qualifications

Apply if you have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Eng./Computer Science/ Information Technology (or equivalent) from a recognized university.

At least one professional Information Security Qualification: CISM/CISA/CISSP/CEH.

At least 2+ years proven experience with Cyber Security related Standards (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.).

Proven experience with GDPR, Kenyan Data Protection laws, CBK guidelines on Cyber Security amongst others.

What you can expect from us

We believe in a fair and robust interview process
We have a robust flexible total reward scheme
Dedicated support and mentoring/coaching
Opportunity to develop and progress – plus a solid dedication to work-life integration. It all means you’ll have everything you need to advance your career and achieve your full potential.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Safaricom M-pesa Africa - Cybersecurity Specialist: Governance, Risk & Compliance Jobs in Kenya

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