About the Role
VFD Group is an alternative financial services holding company creating innovative products within Nigeria's informal financial sector. We are currently looking for a Senior Security Engineer to evaluate, test, and validate the effectiveness of our cybersecurity controls, data privacy frameworks, and technical architectures across all subsidiary operations in Lagos, Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, scope, and execute comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise infrastructure, API endpoints, and web/mobile applications.
- Perform risk-based architecture reviews, threat modeling assessments, and security design evaluations for new software platforms and third-party integrations.
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy compliance reviews in alignment with NDPA and GDPR regulations.
- Assess multi-cloud (AWS, Azure) environments to verify compliance with IAM, encryption, and network segmentation standards.
- Translate vulnerability assessments and regulatory audit findings into prioritized technical remediation roadmaps for engineering teams.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 6 to 8 years of proven experience in computing and information security, with preferred background in Fintech, Banking, or Mobile Money.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer.
- Strong understanding of emerging technologies, cloud computing, mobile security, and risk management methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional team management skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- A dynamic, fast-paced work environment with a collaborative team of innovators.