Security Engineer

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Kredete is hiring a Security Engineer to protect its digital assets and infrastructure from cyber threats. The role involves monitoring security alerts, leading incident response, conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, hardening security infrastructure, automating security tasks, enforcing IT security policies, and contributing to security awareness training. The position is based in Nigeria and targets a seasoned professional with hands-on cybersecurity experience.

• Frontline defender role covering monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Hands-on work with SIEM, EDR, firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and cloud security tools
• Requires 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience and strong Windows/Linux skills
• Nice-to-have certifications include CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CISSP
• Compensation plus equity-linked incentive package and high-impact fintech role

Original source description

We are seeking a seasoned Security Engineer to safeguard our critical digital assets and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will be the frontline defender, responsible for implementing robust security measures, proactively hunting for vulnerabilities, and rapidly responding to security incidents to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems. What you'll do Defend & Monitor: Continuously monitor security alerts from our SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and other security systems to detect and investigate malicious activity. Respond & Recover: Lead the response to security incidents, performing containment, eradication, and forensic analysis to identify root cause and prevent recurrence. Identify Weaknesses: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on our networks, applications, and cloud environments to find security gaps before attackers do. Harden Defenses: Configure, manage, and optimize our security infrastructure, including firewalls, WAF (Web Application Firewall), IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools. Automate Security: Develop scripts (e.g., in Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate repetitive security tasks and improve our operational efficiency. Enforce Policy: Help implement and enforce IT security policies and controls, ensuring compliance with relevant standards like ISO 27001 or the NDPA. Promote Awareness: Contribute to company-wide security training initiatives to foster a strong culture of security awareness. Qualifications You hold a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field. You have 3-5 years of hands-on experience: in a cybersecurity role such as Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or Network Security Administrator. You possess proven, practical experience: with: Core security tools: Firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet), SIEM (Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel), and EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne). Networking fundamentals: Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and network segmentation. Cloud security: Hands-on experience: securing cloud platforms, preferably AWS or Azure. Operating Systems: Strong administration skills for both Windows and Linux environments. You have a strong grasp of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and vulnerability management lifecycles. You are a proactive problem-solver with excellent analytical skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure during incidents. You can communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical colleagues. Nice To Have: Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CISSP (Associate). Experience: with scripting for automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash. Knowledge of securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience: participating in internal or external security audits. A passion for continuous learning and staying updated with the latest security trends and threats. Why Join Kredete Compensation + Equity-linked incentive package Opportunity to help shape the future of cross-border financial infrastructure High-impact role with direct visibility into company growth and strategy Small, high-performing teams with strong ownership and autonomy. Fast execution environment with meaningful career growth opportunities Exposure to global markets, fintech innovation, and emerging payment systems Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on building products customers genuinely love. 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