Security Engineer at Kredete - Lagos | HeadHunter.ng
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Security Engineer
KredeteFrom company careers page
Lagos · Posted 4 Sept 2026
At a Glance
Security Engineer at fintech Kredete in Lagos who monitors SIEM/EDR alerts, leads incident response and forensics, runs vulnerability assessments and pentests, and hardens firewalls, WAF, and IDS/IPS. Works with tools like Splunk, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, AWS/Azure, and automates tasks with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
3-5 years hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role (Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or Network Security Administrator)
Practical experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet)
Practical experience with SIEM (Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel)
Practical experience with EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and network segmentation
Hands-on experience securing cloud platforms, preferably AWS or Azure
Strong administration skills for both Windows and Linux environments
Strong grasp of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and vulnerability management lifecycles
Proactive problem-solver with excellent analytical skills and ability to remain calm under pressure during incidents
Able to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical colleagues
Nice to Have
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as CEH, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CISSP (Associate)
Experience with scripting for automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Knowledge of securing containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience participating in internal or external security audits
Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with security trends and threats
About the Job
About the role
We are seeking a seasoned Security Engineer to safeguard our critical digital assets and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. In this role, you will be the frontline defender, responsible for implementing robust security measures, proactively hunting for vulnerabilities, and rapidly responding to security incidents to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems.
What you'll do
Defend & Monitor: Continuously monitor security alerts from our SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and other security systems to detect and investigate malicious activity.
Respond & Recover: Lead the response to security incidents, performing containment, eradication, and forensic analysis to identify root cause and prevent recurrence.
Identify Weaknesses: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on our networks, applications, and cloud environments to find security gaps before attackers do.
Harden Defenses: Configure, manage, and optimize our security infrastructure, including firewalls, WAF (Web Application Firewall), IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
Automate Security: Develop scripts (e.g., in Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate repetitive security tasks and improve our operational efficiency.
Enforce Policy: Help implement and enforce IT security policies and controls, ensuring compliance with relevant standards like ISO 27001 or the NDPA.
Promote Awareness: Contribute to company-wide security training initiatives to foster a strong culture of security awareness.
Qualifications
You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
You have 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a cybersecurity role such as Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, or Network Security Administrator.