Paystack
Financial Services
SeniorApplicationSecurityEngineer
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“Senior Application Security Engineer at Paystack. Skills: Application security, Penetration testing, Vulnerability management, Secure development. Conduct web application security assessments. Conduct mobile application security assessments”
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years in application security, Minimum 3 years in IT security, Minimum 3 years in software development with security focus, Hands-on experience with penetration testing, Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessments, Hands-on experience with secure code reviews, Proven experience with SAST, Proven experience with DAST, Proven experience with threat modelling frameworks, Practical knowledge of secure software development practices, Hands-on development experience, Scripting ability, Understanding of web application security, Understanding of API security, Understanding of cloud security concepts, Understanding of DevSecOps principles, Understanding of CI/CD security integration
Nice to Have
Prior experience in development environment, Prior experience in DevSecOps environment, Experience with fintech compliance frameworks, Experience with mobile application security testing, Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework, Knowledge of threat intelligence frameworks, Participation in bug bounty programs, Participation in CTF competitions
What You'll Do.
Conduct web application security assessments
Conduct mobile application security assessments
Conduct API security testing
Perform threat modelling
Perform secure code reviews
Perform attack surface analysis
Support SAST initiatives
Support DAST initiatives
Manage vulnerability lifecycle
Coordinate security assessments
Track remediation progress
Report remediation progress
Ensure secure coding practices
Provide security guidance
Contribute to security frameworks
Contribute to security checklists
Contribute to security guidelines
Work on DevSecOps testing
Work on protective controls
Assist in incident investigation
Assist in incident resolution
Contribute to post-incident analysis
Implement preventative measures
Stay informed about cybersecurity trends
Stay informed about emerging threats
Stay informed about attack vectors
Research security solutions
Contribute to security solutions implementation
Identify process improvements
Enhance security assessment efficiency
Enhance security assessment effectiveness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Engineering teams; Work with DevOps teams; Work with Product teams; Collaborate with developers; Collaborate with testers; Collaborate with business analysts
Communication Scope
Explain security concepts
Full Job Description
About Paystack Paystack’s mission is to accelerate digital payments on the continent of Africa. Over 200K of some of the most renowned businesses in Nigeria, as well as a growing number of merchants in South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya use Paystack’s modern payments gateway. They include the likes of Qatar Airways, MTN, Burger King, UPS, AXA Mansard Insurance, FilmHouse Cinemas, Smile Communications, Air Peace Airlines, Crocs, Under Armour, Richemont Lifestyle Group (RLG), and many others. In just over 10 years, our growing team has introduced a steady cadence of innovation within the online payments landscape, such as automated recurring payments, the ability for customers to pay directly from their bank accounts, automated chargebacks, and much more. We’ve been acquired by Stripe and are doubling down on the mission to help build out Africa’s payments infrastructure. Paystack builds technology to help Africa’s best businesses grow - from new startups, to market leaders launching new business models. We make it easy for businesses to accept secure payments from multiple local and global payment channels, and then we provide tools to help you retain existing customers, and acquire new ones. Role Summary We're looking for a Senior Application Security Engineer to join our Information Security Team. This is your chance to play a critical role in securing Paystack's rapidly growing fintech platform and ensuring that our customers' trust remains unwavering. You'll work closely with our Engineering, DevOps, and Product teams to safeguard our applications from design to deployment. From penetration testing and vulnerability management to building a culture of secure development, you'll be the expert who ensures security is embedded into everything we build. If you're passionate about protecting systems, love a technical challenge, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — this role was made for you. What You'll Do As an Application Security Engineer/Analyst, yo
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