{"id":103563,"date":"2026-07-24T17:23:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:23:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/security-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T17:23:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:23:24","slug":"security-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/security-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Security Specialist\", \"description\": \"Job Overview:\\nWe are looking for a skilled and proactive\u00a0Security Specialist\u00a0to design, implement, and manage secure architectures across modern application environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in\u00a0API security, microservices architecture, and DevSecOps practices, ensuring robust protection of systems, data, and digital assets.\\nKey Responsibilities:\\nDesign and implement\u00a0secure API and microservices architectures\u00a0aligned with industry best practices\\nDevelop and enforce\u00a0API security frameworks, including authentication, authorization, and threat protection mechanisms\\nIntegrate\u00a0security practices within DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure code deployment and continuous monitoring\\nManage and implement\u00a0consent management services\u00a0in compliance with data privacy regulations\\nConduct\u00a0security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis\u00a0across applications and infrastructure\\nCollaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed security across the SDLC\\nMonitor and respond to\u00a0security incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting\\nStay updated with emerging security threats, tools, and compliance standards\\nRequired Skills & Qualifications:\\nProven experience in\u00a0application security, API security, or cybersecurity roles\\nStrong understanding of\u00a0microservices architecture and secure API development\\nHands-on experience with\u00a0DevSecOps tools and practices\u00a0CI\/CD security, SAST, DAST, etc.\\nKnowledge of\u00a0API security standards\u00a0OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, API gateways\\nExperience with\u00a0consent and identity management solutions\\nFamiliarity with\u00a0cloud security AWS, Azure, or GCP\u00a0is a plus\\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills\\nPreferred Qualifications:\\nCertifications such as\u00a0CISSP, CEH, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications\\nExperience with\u00a0API management platforms\u00a0Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, etc.\\nKnowledge of\u00a0data privacy regulations\u00a0GDPR, etc.\\nWhy Join Us?\\nOpportunity to work on\u00a0modern, scalable, and secure architectures\\nExposure to\u00a0cutting-edge technologies in cloud and API security\\nCollaborative and growth-driven environment\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-24\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Abacus\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-07T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Abacus<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-07<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Overview:<br \/>We are looking for a skilled and proactive\u00a0Security Specialist\u00a0to design, implement, and manage secure architectures across modern application environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in\u00a0API security, microservices architecture, and DevSecOps practices, ensuring robust protection of systems, data, and digital assets.<br \/>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Design and implement\u00a0secure API and microservices architectures\u00a0aligned with industry best practices<br \/>Develop and enforce\u00a0API security frameworks, including authentication, authorization, and threat protection mechanisms<br \/>Integrate\u00a0security practices within DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring secure code deployment and continuous monitoring<br \/>Manage and implement\u00a0consent management services\u00a0in compliance with data privacy regulations<br \/>Conduct\u00a0security assessments, vulnerability testing, and risk analysis\u00a0across applications and infrastructure<br \/>Collaborate with development, DevOps, and product teams to embed security across the SDLC<br \/>Monitor and respond to\u00a0security incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting<br \/>Stay updated with emerging security threats, tools, and compliance standards<br \/>Required Skills &#038; Qualifications:<br \/>Proven experience in\u00a0application security, API security, or cybersecurity roles<br \/>Strong understanding of\u00a0microservices architecture and secure API development<br \/>Hands-on experience with\u00a0DevSecOps tools and practices\u00a0CI\/CD security, SAST, DAST, etc.<br \/>Knowledge of\u00a0API security standards\u00a0OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, API gateways<br \/>Experience with\u00a0consent and identity management solutions<br \/>Familiarity with\u00a0cloud security AWS, Azure, or GCP\u00a0is a plus<br \/>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills<br \/>Preferred Qualifications:<br \/>Certifications such as\u00a0CISSP, CEH, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications<br \/>Experience with\u00a0API management platforms\u00a0Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, etc.<br \/>Knowledge of\u00a0data privacy regulations\u00a0GDPR, etc.<br \/>Why Join Us?<br \/>Opportunity to work on\u00a0modern, scalable, and secure architectures<br \/>Exposure to\u00a0cutting-edge technologies in cloud and API security<br \/>Collaborative and growth-driven environment<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Abacus on abacus-consulting-3.careers-page.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1287856\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-07 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Abacus Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-07 Job Description Job Overview:We are looking for a skilled and proactive\u00a0Security Specialist\u00a0to design, implement, and manage secure architectures across modern application environments. 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