Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for a Specialist: Cyber Data Protection Officer within the Cyber Security Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the Senior Specialist: Cyber Security IT & GDPR, the role holder will manage the Technology Data Security and Protections in Safaricom Ethiopia. The role involves working with the cyber and technology teams in delivering cyber security and GDPR programs while focusing on delivering security technologies/ capabilities that would help protect against internal and external threats to ensure controls are effective and standardized.

The role involves providing security assurance, guidance and support to the cyber and technology teams as well as and high profile projects according to company defined policies and requirements, best practice and local/international standards (ISO27001, GDPR, POPIA, Data Governance etc.) relevant to the technology security area.

Job Responsibilities

• This role will involve working with stakeholders in Safaricom Ethiopia and our Consortium partners to drive out Cyber Security requirements and baseline requirements.
• The role requires the following:
• Support the design and implementation of a common and consistent vendor risk management (VRM) program to effectively manage vendor risk in accordance with internal policy and Regulatory requirements.
• Develop the strategy, goals, and objectives for the information security awareness, education and training program.
• Handle enquiries and issues relating to data security practices, GDPR system compliance. Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization.
• Ensure GDPR tooling are in place and managed accordingly to support privacy requirements such as Anonymization tool.
•  Provide insights into cyber security solutions to meet local requirements from a functionality, capability and cost perspective.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, post degree qualification
• Have one or more these industry Cybersecurity Certifications: CISM, CISA, CISSP, ISO2001 Lead Implementer
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in information security/cyber security or Data Governance
• Proven experience in working across security frameworks and security technologies.
• In depth understanding of the role of Information Security in network and system security.

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE