Information Security Specialist

Information Security Specialist: Secure the Future of Digital Finance

Are you the security expert who will stay steps ahead of cyber threats and safeguard the trust of hundreds of thousands of clients?

Join our team where your expertise acts as the ultimate shield for innovative financial solutions. We offer a dynamic work environment, continuous professional growth, and a competitive compensation package.

Be the architect of our digital security—apply today!

Job Responsibilities

• Serving as the primary security point of contact for day-to-day information security and continuity inquiries within the organization.
• Supporting the integration of information security practices and controls with the organization’s business strategies and operational requirements.
• Assisting in the implementation of security and business continuity policies, standards, and procedures, and executing locally assigned security tasks and operational activities.
• Contributing to security and continuity risk assessments, compliance checks, and audit activities across business units.
• Supporting the delivery of information security and business continuity awareness and training programs for staff.
• Assisting in business and IT continuity planning, as well as disaster recovery (DR) testing and coordination across infrastructure and business units.
• Participating in information security incident response, triage, and reporting processes.

Key deliverables

• Acting as trusted security and continuity advisor for the organization’s Management.
• Maintaining Information security management framework with defined KPIs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cyber security, management information systems, business administration, or related discipline preferred. Master’s degree desirable.
• 3 plus years of demonstrated experience in information security.
• Experience with microfinance or banking organizations preferred.

Certifications

• Industry Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, CBCI) holders preferred.
• Security vendor certifications (e.g. Cisco, TrendMicro, Splunk, Qualys) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of national and international security regulatory compliances and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT and PCI DSS.
• Practical experience with security checking tools (vulnerability scanners) and security monitoring systems (SIEM).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and explain security rules in a clear, non-technical way.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to stay calm and solve problems efficiently under pressure.
• English communication skills is a plus.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonuses (subject to company performance)
• Paid day-offs
• Health insurance
• Rewards on the occasions of marriage and birth of children
• Trainings