Endpoint Security Specialist (Fintech / Crypto) at Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment - Our client is an American-based company that is expanding globally by being one of the first movers to bring cryptocurrency to Africa and the Middle East at large. Their mission is to make cryptocurrency/blockchain and other FinTech services more accessible, and affordable, than ever before. Our client’s vision strives to form a committed team of forward-thinkers who collectively create a supportive, welcoming and highly innovative environment for all.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Endpoint Security Specialist (Fintech / Crypto)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Remote | Full-time

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain an Endpoint Protection solution for all internal staff globally;
• Be the last line of defence for all of the company’s computing devices deployed across all countries, using cutting edge technology to detect Endpoint-based threats as they appear;
• Be responsible for the management of the Endpoint Threat Management system or systems deployed to protect the workplace estate;
• Respond to and resolve all issues related to endpoint intrusion or threat detection;
• Ensure that all measures are taken to reduce our risk footprint while ensuring the end users can perform their duties without hindrance;
• Develop the corporate Endpoint Protection capability in line with the department’s strategic roadmap;
• Be competent in relevant technologies (anti-virus, patch management, endpoint policy compliance, etc);
• Be an advocate of a secure corporate environment and promote a proactive security culture;
• Provide reporting, presentation material and event monitoring as required by stakeholders, uses the departmental reporting function;
• Consult with project teams, management and other stakeholders on security requirements for new and existing applications, and be a subject matter expert on all threat management matters;
• Be available to respond to incidents and major incidents during all times, and to be ready to be a key participant in major incidents connected to security, identity or access;
• Provide internal and external audit support.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in an Endpoint Security position;
• Expertise in threat management with a proven track record of risk reduction in a workplace environment;
• Fluent in English
• Expertise in associated enterprise tooling
• Excellent report writing skills, with competencies in Excel and PowerPoint
• Capable of reporting to a range of seniority levels, including Executive;
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments
• Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them
• Plan for disaster recovery and create contingency plans in the event of any security breaches
• Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorized or illegal activity
• Test and evaluate security products
• Design new security systems or upgrade existing ones
• Use advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities
• Engage in 'ethical hacking', for example, simulating security breaches
• Identify potential weaknesses and implement measures, such as firewalls and encryption
• Investigate security alerts and provide incident response
• Monitor identity and access management, including monitoring for abuse of permissions by authorized system users
• Liaise with stakeholders in relation to cyber security issues and provide future recommendations
• Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders
• Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security
• Monitor and respond to 'phishing' emails and 'pharming' activity
• Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.