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

Full Time Jobs

Lagos

Posted 3 years ago

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.