As banking rapidly moves to the cloud, Equity Bank Kenya is strengthening its cyber defenses by seeking a Senior Specialist – Cloud Security Architect in Nairobi. This pivotal role ensures that the bank’s cloud infrastructure, applications, and sensitive data remain secure in a fast-changing digital landscape.
What You’ll Do
The architect will design and implement cloud security frameworks, protect critical assets, and ensure compliance with international standards. Duties include:
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Designing secure cloud architectures using encryption, firewalls, and intrusion detection.
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Collaborating with DevOps and IT teams to automate cloud security.
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Reviewing business requirements and translating them into secure designs.
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Supporting identity management, application security, and threat modeling.
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Advising leadership on cloud security strategy and new technologies.
What You’ll Bring
Applicants should hold a degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related fields plus relevant certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP, CISSP, CEH). You’ll need at least 5 years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
If you have worked with Kubernetes, Docker, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code, this role will feel like home. Strong communication and leadership skills are also vital to engage with stakeholders and influence bank-wide security strategies.
Why Join Equity Bank?
Equity Bank is a leader in financial services in East Africa. This role offers not just a job but a chance to be at the forefront of cloud innovation and cybersecurity resilience in the banking industry.
Interested candidates can apply directly via the Equity Bank careers portal.
