Head of Product Security & Threat Intelligence (Remote)

M-Kopa; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking an Executive to lead the Application Security and Threat Intelligence teams. You will be responsible for driving comprehensive security strategies to protect a platform serving over 7 million customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in vulnerability research, penetration testing, and security architecture, with a strong leadership background in building high-performing security teams. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to make significant impact across various markets.

Benefits

Professional development programmes

Family-friendly policies

Well-being support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in product/application security.
• Experience leading and scaling security teams.
• Proven track record in building threat intelligence programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Application Security and Threat Intelligence teams.
• Drive comprehensive security strategies aligning with business objectives.
• Mentor talented security professionals.

Skills

Leadership in Application Security

Vulnerability research

Threat intelligence

Penetration testing

Security architecture

Hardware hacking

Android security

Tools

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Job description

A leading fintech company is seeking an Executive to lead the Application Security and Threat Intelligence teams. You will be responsible for driving comprehensive security strategies to protect a platform serving over 7 million customers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in vulnerability research, penetration testing, and security architecture, with a strong leadership background in building high-performing security teams. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to make significant impact across various markets.