Job Overview
M-Pesa Security Specialist
Vodacom
Dar es Salaam
Job Description
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it’s our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
Role Purpose
To oversee, provide ownership and security assurance for M-Pesa systems and Infrastructure, This includes identification of security needs for M-Pesa using Cyber Security Baseline (CSB) Requirements, Capacity growth and trends, coordinating delivery of the needs, and ensuring security operations are running as designed.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Own demand planning and forecasting Cyber security, for all current and emerging Mobile Money technologies as well as Future business needs.
Plan and Implement M-Pesa security strategy in alignment with Cyber Security and M-Pesa Africa (MPA) Strategies.
Continuous design and implementation for Cyber security Technologies, while ensuring cost effective adequacy and 100% coverage of cyber tooling across M-Pesa systems and products.
Set-up of Realtime monitoring, analytics framework and tools for mobile money related malicious activities, Threats and Cyber Security incidents.
Ensure security compliance for third parties and all M-Pesa APIs and Integrations.
M-Pesa Security Specialist at Vodacom Tanzania
Technical Skilss, Core competencies, Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or relevant domain
Strong Understanding of key Cyber Security Technologies & Tools and General Information Technologies.
Knowledge of Cyber and Risk Management Frameworks and International Security standards.
Knowledge of legal, regulatory and privacy requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS).
An industry Security certification.
CISSP is strongly preferred.
Strategic Thinking
Leadership acumen
Analytical skills
Fostering Teamwork
Customer orientation
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
