Cybersecurity Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Benin, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Implement PawaPay's cybersecurity program throughout West African operations, aligning with the company's global cybersecurity strategy and standards.

• Perform security risk assessments, vulnerability evaluations, and security control assessments.

• Identify and prioritize risks, executing effective remediation strategies.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to coordinate regional security incident response activities.

• Lead the remediation of vulnerabilities, findings from penetration tests, audit actions, and security risks across Engineering, Product, Operations, and Compliance.

• Assist with regulatory engagements, security audits, and compliance reviews involving central banks, regulators, cybersecurity authorities, and data protection authorities.

• Ensure the regional implementation of security policies, standards, and control frameworks while tailoring approaches to meet local regulatory requirements.

• Act as the main cybersecurity contact for West Africa.

• Offer practical advice to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Oversee third-party security assessments, penetration tests, and security reviews.

• Implement regional security awareness programs and foster a robust security culture.

• Keep abreast of the changing cybersecurity and regulatory environment in West Africa, offering recommendations for enhancements.

• Report directly to the Head of Cybersecurity.

• Establish trust as the primary cybersecurity contact in West Africa and enhance PawaPay's regional cybersecurity framework.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be nationals of a WAEMU/UEMOA member state.

• A minimum of 4 years' experience in cybersecurity, information security, or IT security within fintech, telecommunications, banking, or another regulated sector.

• Professional proficiency in both English and French (written and spoken).

• Demonstrable experience in implementing and utilizing recognized security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, or similar in regulated environments.

• Practical knowledge of vulnerability management, security incident response, security monitoring, and risk management.

• Experience in supporting security audits, regulatory reviews, or compliance assessments.

• Familiarity with mobile money ecosystems, payment infrastructure, API-driven platforms, or financial services technology.

• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management platforms, or comparable security tools.

• Strong skills in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to drive security enhancements without direct authority.

• Excellent communication abilities, capable of translating technical risks into clear, business-oriented recommendations.

• A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contribute to enhancing financial access in Africa.

• Join an incredible team that actively shapes the company’s culture as an excellent workplace.

• Be part of an ambitious, talented, and diverse team that supports each other.

• Experience rapid growth alongside the company.

• Receive competitive compensation.

• Enjoy 35 days of paid leave per year (including public holidays) and more.

• Work remotely.