Application Security Engineer At Moniepoint Incorporated

Moniepoint Incorporated is a leading global business payments and banking platform. Recently, we became QED Investors’ first investment in Africa. Trusted by over 600,000 businesses of all sizes, we empower SMBs with equal access to tools that help them grow and scale.

We are currently seeking an experienced Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our digital assets and enhancing the security posture of our applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and contributing to our organization’s overall security efforts.

Location: Remote
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

Security Assessment

• Conduct thorough security assessments of applications using both manual and automated testing.
• Identify and evaluate vulnerabilities within web and mobile applications.

Security Architecture

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the development lifecycle.
• Design and implement security controls to protect sensitive data, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications.

Penetration Testing

• Perform penetration testing to simulate real-world cyber-attacks and uncover potential weaknesses.
• Prepare detailed reports of findings with recommended remediation strategies.

Incident Response

• Contribute to incident response efforts related to application security breaches.
• Work with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve security incidents effectively.

Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with industry security standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Stay up to date on emerging security threats and trends to proactively mitigate risks.

Training and Awareness

• Develop and deliver security training programs to improve secure coding practices across development teams.
• Keep stakeholders informed about security vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.

Security Tools

• Manage and configure security tools to monitor and analyze application security.
• Stay current with advancements in security technologies and integrate them into our security framework.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Application Security Specialist or in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of application security principles, practices, and vulnerabilities.
• Hands-on experience with security testing tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with secure coding practices and application security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and cloud-based environments.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, CEH, LPT, GPEN, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.

Desirable Traits

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in application security.

What We Offer

• Culture: We prioritize the well-being of our team members and foster an environment where every voice is heard. We value respect, collaboration, and ensuring everyone’s growth.
• Learning: A focus on learning and development with knowledge-sharing sessions, technical talks, and regular training opportunities.
• Compensation: We offer an attractive salary package, pension, health insurance, Employee Stock Options, annual bonuses, and other benefits

Application Deadline
Not Specified

Hiring Process

• A preliminary phone interview with the recruiter.
• A technical interview with a Lead from our Engineering Team.
• A behavioral and technical interview with a member of our Executive Team.