Cybersecurity Officer at Africhange
Africhange (AF) is a remittance company that offers a seamless way for Immigrants to send money back home.
Whether you would like to pay for a property, send funds to friends and family or pay employees, you’ll need to safely send funds without stress and ridiculous charges. Africhange is the solution to your problem!
We are a safe, secure, and convenient way to send money home; and you can be sure that we will always offer you the best way to send money home at the best rates.
Job DescriptionÂ
- We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Officer to lead our efforts in protecting our organization’s information systems, networks, data, and network security infrastructure.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, risk management, network security technologies, and compliance within the fintech industry.
Location: Remote
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive security policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor and analyze security alerts, events, and incidents to ensure timely and effective response.
- Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure secure design, development, and deployment of fintech applications.
- Manage and oversee access control systems, ensuring proper user authentication and authorization.
- Conduct security training and awareness programs for employees to promote a culture of security within the organization.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS)
- Respond to and investigate security breaches, incidents, and other threats, providing detailed reports and recommendations for improvement.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
Network Security Responsibilities
- Design and implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access, detect threats, and respond to incidents.
- Configure and maintain firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and other network security devices.
- Develop and implement network segmentation strategies to isolate sensitive areas.
- Conduct network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Monitor network activity to identify potential security threats.
- Collaborate with incident response teams to respond to security incidents.
- Develop and maintain network security policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a security-focused role, preferably within the fintech industry.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
- Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, encryption, and endpoint protection.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
- Strong knowledge of network security technologies and protocols (e.g. firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, etc.)
- Experience with network architecture and design.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar are highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of AWS technologies and Linux is a plus.
What we offer
- Fully remote opportunities under a flexible work environment.
- Competitive salary.
- Paid time-offs including paternity leave.
- Access to relevant courses/learning programs.
- Lively work environment and flat organization.
- A close-knit team with a great passion for working collaboratively.
- Performance Incentives.
