Safaricom Ethiopia Jobs Vacancy
Safaricom Ethiopia
Safaricom Ethiopia is looking for a qualified person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Safaricom Ethiopia is owned by a transnational consortium including Vodafone Group, Safaricom PLC, Vodacom Group, Sumitomo Corporation—one of the largest transnational trading and business investment companies—and British International Investment (BII)—the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
Position 1: Senior Cyber Security Architect
Must have specialized professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/computer science/information technology or a related specialized discipline, or the original combination of education, specialized instruments, and post-degree qualification
a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in information security/cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a telecom environment.
One or more of 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
o Network security
o Endpoint security
oCloud security and securing cold-blooded environments
Experience with security frameworks similar to ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
Knowledge of introductory system administration and operating system hardening techniques
Wanted
Applicable certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Results Architect Expert, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, NSE4, and NSE6) are preferred.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Position 2: Specialist Cyber Security Architect
Must have specialized professional qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering/computer science/information technology or a related specialized discipline, or the original combination of education, specialized instruments, and post-degree qualification
Minimum of 3 years of work experience and 2 years of applicable experience in information security/cybersecurity
Experience and proficiency with the following
o Network security
o Endpoint security
cloud security and securing cold-blooded environments
Experience with security frameworks similar to ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT.
Wanted
Applicable certifications (e.g., CISSP, Azure Results Architect Expert, CCNP Security, CCIE Security, NSE4, and NSE6) are preferred.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 3: Specialist-Big Data Development and Operation (Contract)
Must have specialized professional qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or original instrument in computer science, Software Engineering, information technology, or related field
At least 2 years’ experience as a full-stack developer with in-depth understanding of both web and mobile technology stacks
complete understanding of customer-side scripting and JavaScript libraries and frameworks (ReactJS and NextJS).
Experience in developing mongrel mobile applications using PWA and bridge scripts.
Experience with REST API integration
complete understanding of version control (Git) and DevOps
Wanted
Capability to snappily absorb specialized generalities and communicate them to a nontechnical followership
An in-depth understanding of security by design principles
A strong desire to learn and deliver user-friendly web and mobile applications
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
Position 4: Specialist Digital Channels Development and Operations (Contract)
Must have specialized professional qualifications
Degree in Information Systems and Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication Engineering, IT Computer Science, or a closely related numerate discipline.
Above 3 years’ experience in a busy I.T. or telecommunications environment—involved in strategy modeling, planning, design, implementation, optimization, and support of datacenter and campus networks.
In-depth understanding of Arista Datacenter Networks environments is an added advantage.
Router, switches, and NG firewall configuration and troubleshooting skills (Cisco, FortiGate, Checkpoint and Huawei)
Load balancer configuration and troubleshooting skills (F5, Radware and Citrix)
Mastery of IPsec Configuration and Troubleshooting Skills
Network design and implementation experience, including working knowledge of IP addressing, TCP/IP protocols, LAN, and WAN configurations.
Knowledge in telephony systems for voice and video communications.
CCNA or HCNA Network Certifications in any line (RS, Security, Wireless, Voice) are desirable.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 5: Specialist- Business Intelligence Development and Operation (Contract)
Qualifications and experience
BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable field
Proven experience as a Power BI specialist.
Industry experience is preferred.
Background in data warehouse design (e.g., dimensional modelling) and data mining
In-depth understanding of database management systems, online logical processing (OLAP), and the ETL (extract, transform, load) framework.
Familiarity with BI technologies (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, SSAS)
Knowledge of SQL queries, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 6: Manager Consumer Insight and Analysis
CORE COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
Job Knowledge
5–8 years of experience in marketable performance management, business planning, CVM, pricing, or data analytics, preferably within telecommunications.
Specialized Skills
Proficiency in data analytics tools and technologies similar to SQL, Power BI, or analogous platforms.
I have a robust background in data warehousing and ETL processes.
Strong database querying skills.
Proven track record of translating data into business strategies and practicable insights.
Strong understanding of crucial telecom metrics (e.g., ARPU, churn rate, customer segmentation).
Business Skills
• I possess a strong ability to interpret performance data and translate it into commercial actions and decisions.
• Strong understanding of marketable telecom KPIs (ARPU, churn, acquisition cost, retention, and usage).
Leadership & Stakeholder Skills
• Proven ability to influence elderly stakeholders and drive alignment across multiple marketable teams.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with a strong marketable narrative.
Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
How To Apply
However, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on the career portal and then click on the apply button if you feel that you're up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience. Remember to attach your resume.
The closing date for receiving applications is 03/04/2026, MM/DD/YY.
