Sr. Cyber Security Architect at Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia

Position Title: Sr. Cyber Security Architect

Employer: Safaricom Telecommunication Ethiopia

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 12 hours ago

Deadline: October, 08/2025 (6 days left)

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Planning, researching and designing robust security architecture for any IT Systems and Networks (mobile and fix) project
• Developing Technology Security controls and requirements for IT Systems and Networks (mobile and fixed networks)
• Evaluate and recommend emerging security technologies (e.g., AI-driven threat detection, quantum-safe encryption).
• Ensuring financial optimization of Technology Security Solutions
• Providing Technology Security consultancy for technology and business projects
• Provide expert guidance on secure DevSecOps practices for telecom software development.
• Developing and documenting Technology Security controls and requirements for IT Systems and Networks (mobile and fixed)
• Providing technical supervision and guidance to the Technology Security team
• Providing SME input to Technology Security Policy requirements and procedures
• Supporting Technology Security awareness programs and educational efforts
• Responding timeously to Technology Security-related incidents and providing a thorough post-event analysis
• Providing accurate and timely reporting of architectural solutions, risk findings and propose remediation and mitigation options
• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to protect the organization’s digital assets.
• Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals, ensuring they are well-trained and equipped to handle various security challenges.
• Create and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement endpoint security strategies: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement effective endpoint security strategies, including antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, encryption, and other security measures.
• Collaborate with internal security experts, third-party sources, and suppliers to understand network and endpoint security requirements, controls, policies, and threats. Identify opportunities to eliminate risk, improve service capabilities, and reduce costs
• Develop and implement incident response plans and procedures to quickly and effectively respond to security incidents and breaches.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Business Competencies:

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in information security/cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a telecom environment.
• Knowledge of common information technology management / compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, and NIST.
• Proven experience in IT Networks and/or Systems Administration.
• Proven experience in implementing and administering Cyber Security solutions.
• Working knowledge of databases, web, virtualization, microservices technologies will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience in projects management, leading or coordinating and managing stakeholders.
• A diverse security background with knowledge in several areas, including layered security architecture; internet protocols; firewalls; VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, network access control and network segmentation, anti-malware and spam technologies; risk and vulnerability assessments, and compliance.
• Security concepts related to DNS, routing, authentication, VPN, proxy services and DDOS mitigation technologies
• Strong organizational skills and an entrepreneurial drive with a history of recruiting and developing high-performing teams
• Ability to build and manage highly motivated and innovative technical team
• Experience in working across security technologies.
• In depth understanding of the role of Information Security in network and system security.
• Proven experience based on ability to design and develop security architectures for complex multi-component systems.
• Demonstrated experience in developing conceptual, logical and physical IT security architecture deliverables.
• Practices and methods of enterprise architecture and security architecture
• Network security, architecture development and definition
• Ability to work under time and resource pressure
• An ability and desire to communicate and work with a broad set of stakeholders
• A customer-focused, responsive, and transparent attitude
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with securing various environments preferred.
• Experience in working across security frameworks.

Qualifications

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/computer science/information technology or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, post degree qualification
• One or more these industry Cybersecurity Certifications: CISM, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISA, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CCNA, NSE-4, NSE-6
• Experience and proficiency with the following:
  • Network security
  • End point security
  • Cloud security and securing hybrid environments
• Experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
• Knowledge of basic system administration and operating system hardening techniques

Desired

Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CCNP-Security, CCIE security, NSE4, NSE6 preferred.

How to apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to create/ update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button. Remember to attach your resume