Lead Security Engineer (FinTech) at Black Pen Recruitment

Job Descriptions

• Are you an experienced Cyber Security Expert in the FinTech industry? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the opportunity for you!
• We are looking to hire a Senior Security Engineer located within Nigeria to join our exciting remote team.  
• In this role you will operate independently and as part of a team to ensure software, hardware, and related components are protected from cyber-attacks.
• Your responsibilities will include developing security systems, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and handling all cyber-attacks in an efficient and effective manner. Showing strong IT skills and a deep understanding of cyber hacker methodology.
• This is an exciting position in a fast paced ever growing, profitable, venture-backed company.  

Responsibilities

• Develop unique, effective security strategies for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware
• Implement / build-in security systems to software, hardware, and components
• Research best ways to secure company-wide IT infrastructure
• Build firewalls to protect network infrastructures
• QA software and hardware for security vulnerabilities and risks
• Monitor software for external intrusions, attacks, and hacks
• Close off security vulnerability in the case of an attack
• Identify cyber attackers, report to upper management, and cooperate with police or other legal forces to detain perpetrator
• Safeguard information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems
• Protect system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources
• Recognize problems by identifying abnormalities, reporting violations
• Implement security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements
• Determine security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic audits
• Upgrade system by implementing and maintaining security controls
• Keep users informed by preparing performance reports, communicating system status.
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards

Team:

• Exude your upbeat energy and enthusiasm each and every day to motivate your team to be the best they can in every aspect of what they do
• Celebrate the success of others by recognizing the contributions of committed team members and their achievements
• Align your values with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Client  
• Be a role model for the Client’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people, with every word you say or put in print and everything you do
• Communicate in a fashion that is respectful and well understood
• Collaborate with your peers to collectively think of innovative ideas that drive business through technology
• Build and utilize working relationships with internal business partners across the organization and external business contacts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experience
• 7+ years of prior relevant experience
• AWS Security expert
• Experience with serveless / distributed systems
• Experience in blockchain nodes and cryptocurrency preferred
• Advanced industry-specific training and certification
• Advanced understanding of common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, models, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
• Hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data, and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations
• Experience with vulnerability scanning solutions
• Proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics, and RSA Security
• Understanding of mobile technology and OS (i.e. Android, iOS, Windows), VMware technology, and Unix and basic Unix commands
• Skills of perception and QA, ability to identify vulnerabilities and overall issues
• Forensic approach to challenges
• Ability to think like a hacker and anticipate hacker moves
• Desire to self-educate on the ever-changing landscape of cyber hacking tactics
• Experience in professional cybersecurity a plus