Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Senior Cybersecurity EngineerAbujaSalary: N700,000 - N900,000 Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the design and enforcement of security practices across infrastructure, applications, and data. This role focuses on proactive threat prevention, detection, and response in a distributed environment. Key Responsibilities ● Design and implement enterprise-wide security architecture ● Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing initiatives ● Secure microservices, APIs, and distributed systems ● Implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions ● Monitor systems using SIEM tools and respond to security incidents ● Define and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures ● Drive DevSecOps practices within CI/CD pipelines ● Conduct risk assessments and security audits ● Implement encryption and secure communication protocols ● Mentor teams on secure coding and infrastructure practices Required Skills & Experience ● 4–7 years experience in cybersecurity or information security roles ● Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS ● Experience with SIEM and security monitoring tools ● Familiarity with IAM solutions (e.g., Keycloak, LDAP) ● Strong understanding of encryption standards and protocols (TLS, HTTPS) ● Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, OpenVAS) ● Experience with network intrusion detection tools (e.g. Suricata, Snort) ● Knowledge of Linux and system hardening ● Experience in incident response and threat analysis Nice To Have ● Experience securing Kubernetes and containerized environments ● Knowledge of API security (OAuth2, JWT) — especially with Keycloak ● Familiarity with DevSecOps practices ● Experience with compliance standards (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) ● Experience with logging/monitoring tools like Prometheus