Senior Cybersecurity Engineer Identity, Data Protection & Incident
Summary
Senior cybersecurity engineer strengthening identity security, data protection, and incident readiness at a Nigeria-regulated financial firm — working with the Head of Engineering on access controls/MFA, EDR/SIEM/DLP monitoring, vulnerability management, and CBN/Nigeria data-protection compliance.
We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to strengthen identity security, protect sensitive information and lead incident readiness and response.
You will work closely with the Head of Engineering and IT Engineer to:
• Assess security risks and deliver a prioritised improvement plan. • Strengthen access controls, MFA and endpoint protection. • Implement practical data protection and secrets management controls. • Improve security monitoring, detection and incident response. • Coordinate vulnerability management and support secure engineering practices. • Support vendor security reviews, regulatory readiness and executive reporting. • Deliver practical security awareness and incident exercises.
What we’re looking for:
• At least five years in security engineering or security operations. • At least two years owning identity, endpoint and data protection in banking, fintech or another regulated environment. • Hands-on experience with identity providers, EDR, SIEM and DLP tools. • Demonstrable incident response experience. • Working knowledge of the CBN cybersecurity framework for OFIs and Nigeria’s data protection requirements. • Clear communication with technical teams and senior leadership