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As a leader of the Information Security function at Paystack, you will contribute to the business by presenting your technical expertise with a balanced approach to communication and a bias for action. You will be required to work with our leadership teams at all levels of the company to drive solutions that impact our platform for the good of Paystack and ultimately, our customers and stakeholders. You will leverage your experience across various tools and processes to establish policies and standards across the company.
Job Responsibility:
Contributing to establishing strategic information security objectives across Paystack
Contributing to the strategic direction for Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance that aligns with the overarching Security objectives of the company
Understanding the unique challenges of securing the Paystack platform across different markets and demographics
Identifying control gaps and testing the design of existing controls
Determining risk management controls and recommending improvements to company-wide controls
Ability to work effectively with a team to execute various security projects, evaluate controls, and plan around solutions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to own and manage portions of the security program and provide consistent status updates to Security Leadership regarding progress against objectives
Raise accountability by escalating issues in a timely manner and creating and maintaining detailed documentation
Stay up-to-date with trends in the information security community
Operate with a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Ability to distill controls across multiple regulatory requirements and frameworks for visibility into defence mechanisms, strengths, and gaps
Contribute to the development of our Internal vendor risk management program
this involves working with vendors and partners to ensure they have appropriate controls in place
Documenting exceptions to establish security policies, guidelines, and standards
ensuring exceptions are reviewed periodically
Collaborate on internal communications for information security messaging for the enterprise
Work with security leadership to develop a strategy for security training and awareness programs
Requirements:
Experience with information security governance, risk, and compliance for a global organization (preferably with reliance on cloud computing)
Experience developing and publishing company-wide policies, standards, and other governance documents
Experience in implementing industry standards frameworks/regulations such as Secure Controls Framework (SCF), ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks, Business Continuity (as it aligns with ISO22301)
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, and assist/advise your team in establishing appropriate priorities
Ability to manage key customer relationships, including with senior management across business units
Ability to influence a cross-functional and cross-business unit team to accomplish goals
Excellent analytical skills and ability to learn quickly
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What we offer:
Competitive compensation package and benefits
Stripe Equity compensation
Full medical coverage
Wellbeing stipend
Generous leave and sabbatical policies
Hybrid working environment
Smart, kind colleagues who’re invested in your growth