M-Pesa Africa: Senior Specialist Cloud & Network Security at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose

• The Senior Specialist – Cloud & Network Cyber Security ensures the design, implementation, and operation of secure, reliable, and scalable cloud and network security capabilities across M‑Pesa Africa.
• The role provides expert security architecture for projects, drives automation and Zero Trust initiatives, maintains critical security controls, and strengthens the organisation’s overall cyber resilience. As a dedicated Cyber Security SPOC for assigned markets, the role supports vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance, ensuring harmonised standards and continuous improvement of M‑Pesa’s security posture.

Your responsibilities will include:

Impact on the Business

• Coordinate optimisation of Operational and Monitoring Cyber Security Baseline (CSB) controls related to Network Security.
• Design and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and respond to security breaches.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, including perimeter and insecure port reviews.
• Develop, enforce, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, Network, and business teams to ensure integrated security controls.
• Deliver training and knowledge‑sharing on network security practices.
• Support internal and external technology audits and ensure closure of audit findings within agreed timelines.

Customers, Suppliers and Third Parties

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and stakeholder security requirements.
• Monitor compliance of Cyber Security managed services contracts against agreed SLAs.
• Support validation and completion of technology audit checklists and user access reviews.
• Coordinate analytical processes and cyber incident response activities.
• Ensure adherence to change management processes for all planned and emergency changes.

Innovation and change

• Contribute to Security & Privacy by Design Assurance (SPDA) processes to ensure GDPR and business requirements are met.
• Continuously review and enhance security policies, controls, and baselines to meet evolving threats.
• Establish analytics frameworks and tools to improve threat visibility and readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement through simplification, automation and optimisation of cyber security processes.

Communication

• Lead internal and third‑party service review meetings covering performance, SLAs, quality and service improvements.
• Recommend and track Cyber Security Service Improvement Plans, ensuring actions are completed on time.
• Train and raise security awareness across MPA users, partners and third‑party vendors.
• Drive timely communication during planned or emergency incidents to internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Eng/Computer Science/information Technology or equivalent Technology related degree
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AZ‑500, CEH, Security+, Network+, ComptiaSecurity+/CCNA Security
• Continuous professional development in cloud, network or cybersecurity.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and security tools.

Core Competencies,knowledge and experience:

• Strong experience in Cloud and Network Security architecture and operations.
• Hands‑on experience with IPS, WAF, VPN, firewalls, endpoint security and SIEM tools.
• Solid knowledge of Azure security services and cloud security best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex cloud and network security issues (L1–L3).
• Strong analytical thinking, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent documentation and report writing ability.
• Proven project execution capability and proactive threat management mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑market and cross‑functional teams.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years Network Security experience (IPS, WAF, VPNs, Content Filters, scanning tools).
• Minimum 2 years hands‑on experience implementing and maintaining Network Security solutions.
• Experience with Azure cloud security tools and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience supporting vulnerability remediation, audits and security incidents.
• Experience producing HLDs, LLDs and network/cloud documentation.
• Exposure to regional or multi‑market environments is an advantage.