Security Engineer
Posted 1 month ago
Job Requisition No: #KFT108
Place of Work: Kifiya HQ, Addis Ababa
Department: Technology
About this Role: We are looking for a Security Engineer designs and maintains systems to protect an organization’s networks, data, mobile, web, and platform security from cyber threats. Their duties include risk assessments, vulnerability testing, security audits, and incident response. They develop and enforce security policies and work with IT teams to enhance security measures.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Infrastructure and Architecture:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure network and system architectures.
- Deploy and manage security tools and technologies to protect company assets.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation measures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security is integrated into the development and infrastructure lifecycle.
Threat Monitoring and Incident Response:
- Monitor systems and networks for security breaches or suspicious activity.
- Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to respond effectively to security incidents
Others: –
- Vulnerability Management: Measure the Security Engineer’s effectiveness in identifying, assessing, and mitigating vulnerabilities within the fintech system.
- Incident Response: Assess the Security Engineer’s ability to respond to security incidents and breaches in a timely and effective manner.
- Security Audits and Compliance: Measure the Security Engineer’s success in conducting security audits and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- Security Awareness and Training: Evaluate the Security Engineer’s efforts in promoting security awareness and providing training to employees within the organization.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years working experience preferably in the Fintec, financial sector, and technology enabled services.
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, antivirus, and endpoint protection.
