- Safaricom posted four job vacancies across its cybersecurity, monitoring and evaluation, data architecture, and solutions architecture departments
- The roles are based at Safaricom House on Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, with application deadlines running from October 13 to October 19, 2026
- The M-Pesa Africa Senior Data Architect vacancy has been flagged as 'Trending' on the Safaricom recruitment portal
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Safaricom has opened applications for four positions spanning cybersecurity, monitoring and evaluation, data architecture, and enterprise solutions architecture, with all roles based at Safaricom House on Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi.
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The vacancies were posted between October 5 and October 12, 2026, and carry application deadlines ranging from October 13 to October 19, 2026.
The four open positions
The Senior Officer, Cyber Secure by Design (Job ID: 1557) requires candidates holding a degree in information security, computer science, or a related technical field, alongside certifications such as CEH, CISSP, CISM, or OSCP.
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At least three years of experience in information systems security, networking, and web or mobile application technologies is mandatory.
The deadline is October 18, 2026, at 12:00 AM.
The Specialist – Monitoring Evaluation Reporting and Learning (Job ID: 1561) is a fixed-term contract role requiring a bachelor's degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, economics, data science, or a related field, with between four and six years of relevant experience.
The earliest deadline among the four vacancies applies here: October 13, 2026, at 12:00 AM.
The M-Pesa Africa Senior Data Architect (Job ID: 1569), posted on October 5, 2026, calls for a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Electrical and Computer Engineering, with at least three years in a senior or lead data architecture capacity.
Candidates must demonstrate deep expertise in data modelling and cloud data platforms. The deadline is October 19, 2026, at 11:55 PM.
The Solutions and Business Architecture Area Chapter Lead (Job ID: 1555) is the most senior of the four roles, requiring a minimum of eight years in solution, business, or enterprise architecture, with at least five years in a leadership capacity.
A master's degree and professional certifications such as TOGAF or CBAP are highly desirable.
No specific application deadline has been published for this position.
How to apply
Candidates must create or update a profile on the Safaricom recruitment portal, fill in their work experience and certifications, and attach a current résumé before submitting their application.
Safaricom keeps over 60 million customers connected across Kenya and Ethiopia and operates M-Pesa.
The company's total economic value was estimated at KSh 1.1 trillion (USD 8.5 billion) for the 12 months through March 2025.
Safaricom introduces eSIM feature
In other news, Safaricom has introduced an eSIM management feature on its My OneApp platform, allowing customers to request, track and activate digital SIM cards without visiting a physical outlet.
The feature is accessible through the app’s profile section, where users can initiate applications and monitor their progress until activation.
An eSIM is a digital SIM embedded in a compatible device, offering benefits such as easier mobile subscription activation, the ability to store multiple mobile profiles and convenient access to international plans when travelling.
Source: TUKO.co.ke