Security Engineer (Application and Cloud)

About the role

People trust us with their identity, their workplace records and, soon, their private messages on Atumpan. You'll own application and cloud security across our products, and prepare Atumpan's end-to-end encryption for an independent review before it's switched on.

What you'll do

• Threat-model new features with engineers before they're built
• Review code and designs for security, especially authentication, authorisation and the handling of personal data
• Run and grow our security testing: automated scanning, dependency checks and regular penetration tests
• Protect one Agoo account, used across many products, against account takeover
• Harden our cloud infrastructure, with least-privilege access everywhere
• Lead the response to security incidents, working with our Data Protection Officer on any breach
• Prepare our encrypted messaging for independent review, and own the fixes
• Keep our dependencies and platforms patched and current
• Teach the whole team secure habits

What you'll bring

• At least five years in application or cloud security
• The ability to read and review code in a backend language and in mobile or web code
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, identity and access management
• A strong grasp of web and mobile application security
• Experience leading incident response
• Accredited by the Cyber Security Authority, or willing to be
• If you're a Ghanaian graduate: National Service completed, or exempt

Nice to have

• Applied cryptography
• Mobile security on iOS and Android
• Payments or identity systems
• Recognised security certifications

How you'll work

• Hybrid. You'll be based at our office at 10A Mega Street, Adentan, Accra, mostly with one day a week from home, agreed for the role.
• Hours. Standard office hours.
• This is a permanent, full-time role.
• Reporting. You'll report to the Head of Engineering.
• Police clearance. This role is safety-sensitive, so an offer depends on a police clearance certificate. We ask for it only at the offer stage, and only with your consent.

How to apply

Apply on this page with your details and a link to your CV. A short note on why the role interests you is welcome.

What happens next: we read every application. If there's a fit, we'll invite you to talk with us, then ask you to do a short task based on the work, and we'll give you an answer either way.

We may use AI to summarise applications and check for missing details. A person reads and decides every application.

We welcome applications from everyone. In line with the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), we don't discriminate on grounds of gender, race, colour, ethnic origin, religion, creed, social or economic status, disability or politics. Applicants with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply: if you need an adjustment to apply or to take part in any stage, tell us what you need and we'll arrange it.

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