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Lead Security Engineer and Architecture

MTN (MoMo PSB)

Posted 8 months agoVictoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Location

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Entry-Level

Category

Information Technology

Job Description

The Lead, Security Engineering and Architecture will be responsible for optimizing and maintaining MoMo PSB's security architecture to protect networks and systems. This role ensures operational and commercial excellence through robust security engineering practices and strategic planning. Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Company: MoMo PSB (Payment Service Bank)
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Requirements

  • First degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
  • Relevant postgraduate education is an advantage
  • Professional certifications in CISSP, CISM, CEH
  • 3 to 8 years of relevant work experience in cybersecurity and security engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in FinTech, Banking, or Financial Services
  • Deep understanding of the FinTech ecosystem, business models, and industry best practices
  • Knowledge of technical security disciplines, security architecture, engineering, and solution delivery
  • Familiarity with security frameworks, cryptography, authentication, and authorization
  • Additional architectural qualifications (ITIL, TOGAF, COBIT) preferred
  • Knowledge and experience across security products, tools, and industry trends

Responsibilities

  • Define, plan, architect, and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of information security tools
  • Optimize and standardize information security across the enterprise
  • Manage product and infrastructure lifecycle and roadmaps across IT infrastructure, mobile, and application platforms
  • Develop short term, medium term, and long term tactical and strategic security plans
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (ISO27001, PCIDSS, NDPR, etc.)
  • Implement multi factor authentication, single sign on, identity management, and related technologies
  • Conduct risk assessments and manage current security risks
  • Stay updated on security products, tools, and industry trends, including mobile security, network protocols, operating systems, and application security