pawaPay

Security Engineer

• Execute PawaPay's cybersecurity programme across West African operations in line with the company's global cybersecurity strategy and standards
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability reviews and security control assessments
• Prioritise risks and implement practical remediation plans
• Coordinate regional security incident response activities with Engineering and Operations teams
• Drive remediation of vulnerabilities, penetration test findings, audit actions and security risks across Engineering, Product, Operations and Compliance
• Support regulatory engagements, security audits and compliance reviews with central banks, regulators, cybersecurity authorities and data protection authorities
• Ensure regional adoption of security policies, standards and control frameworks while adapting implementation to local regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact across West Africa
• Provide practical guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Coordinate third-party security assessments, penetration tests and security reviews
• Deliver regional security awareness initiatives and promote a strong security culture
• Monitor the evolving cybersecurity and regulatory landscape across West Africa and recommend improvements
• Report to the Head of Cybersecurity
• Become the trusted cybersecurity point of contact across West Africa and strengthen PawaPay's regional cybersecurity posture

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