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At M-KOPA, We Finance Progress. Recognized twice by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing companies (2022 and 2023) and by TIME100 as one of the Most Influential Companies in the World 2023, we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at [website].

M-KOPA's Threat Intelligence team, within the Security department, identifies and assesses threats against our products, business, and personnel. The team has developed a custom analysis platform instead of standard tools — Recorded Futures. By consuming multiple intelligence sources, we aim to provide real-time information to our Fraud, Application Security, and Management teams using Azure Microservices.

Your role involves acting as a developer, primarily using Python, with elements of Threat Hunting. This includes building automated tools to monitor the Internet and identifying emerging threats.

This is a fully remote role within the timezone UTC -1 / UTC+3, reporting to the Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher. You will work closely with the Application Security and Global Fraud teams to develop intelligence-gathering systems and disseminate findings effectively.

You're excited about this opportunity because:

• You will create, build, and enhance a bespoke Threat Intelligence platform, exceeding the capabilities of most Threat Intelligence teams.
• You will identify new threats against M-KOPA, our products, and employees.
• You will learn about development best practices, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment processes.
• You will gain knowledge of hardware hacking, web application hacking, and malware attacks.
• You will analyze cyber threat alerts and communicate findings to relevant teams.
• You will perform trend analysis and establish reporting mechanisms for cyber defense.
• You will develop and deliver threat alerts, reports, and case studies to stakeholders.
• You will coordinate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• You will monitor external data sources to stay updated on cyber threats and provide mitigation recommendations.
• You will review incoming intelligence reports and collection plans.

We're excited about you because you have experience with:

• Moderate experience with Python programming or Python development knowledge.
• Some familiarity with Microsoft Azure or cloud microservice architectures.
• Understanding of modern development practices, CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Threat Intelligence principles.
• Experience with Windows and Linux command lines.

Benefits - What's in it for you!

• Participation in Application and Information Security Red Team operations.
• Opportunities for international travel for conferences and training.
• Annual Learning and Development Fund: $1,200 allowance for learning and development, prorated in the first year.
• Home Office Setup: Pre-approved equipment up to $1,000 after signing the offer.
• On-site retreats and trips to operational markets.

M-KOPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. We prohibit forced or child labor and respect employee rights. We do not charge any fees during the recruitment process.