Cybersecurity Analyst at Netzence Sustainability Limited

Role Summary

• The Cybersecurity Specialist is responsible for strengthening Netzence’s security posture through proactive threat management, incident leadership, and continuous improvement of security controls. This role takes ownership of cybersecurity operations, risk mitigation, and audit readiness across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• The Cybersecurity Specialist partners closely with Engineering, DevOps, Compliance, and Operations teams to embed security into product development, platform design, and business processes while supporting resilience, regulatory compliance, and customer trust. FinTech experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Prevention & Risk Management

• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks and attack vectors.
• Lead vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation planning.
• Review system architecture and recommend security control enhancements.

Incident Response & Recovery

• Lead or coordinate cybersecurity incident investigations and containment activities.
• Oversee incident response, recovery efforts, and post-incident reviews.
• Produce detailed incident reports and drive corrective and preventive actions.

Audit Readiness & Regulatory Compliance

• Own security audit preparation, evidence management, and audit redress.
• Maintain and enhance security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, contractual, and industry security requirements.

Security Leadership & Improvement

• Promote a strong security culture and awareness across the organization.
• Provide expert guidance on secure development, cloud security, and operational practices.
• Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity risks, controls, and business impact.
• Continuously improve security tooling, processes, and control effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
• Proven experience in fintech, financial services, or complex technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, tools, and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident response and security initiatives.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate security risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001) are an advantage.