Security Engineer South Africa | Remote

stitch.money • Other • WorkFromHome, South Africa • $400 - $500 / year • 15h ago

Stitch is a payments infrastructure company on a mission to make it easier for enterprise businesses to connect to the financial system and build better experiences for their customers.

We are expanding the team to enable Stitch to broaden our product offering and extend our geographical footprint.

The Security Engineer keeps Stitch’s security systems up and running and ensures that new developments within Stitch are securely implemented. This might involve testing new security features and responding to security incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Secure our data, endpoints and networks
Ongoing preparation, monitoring, and response to security incidents
Build, maintain, enhance and oversee SIEM solutions.
Conduct pen-testing and threat hunting to find weaknesses in Stitch's defence systems to improve Stitch's overall security
Work alongside engineering teams to ensure architecture and design are secure, and ensure implementation is correct.
Design, develop and improve internal security standards and policies
Contribute to security requirements for relevant industry standards (PCI, ISO 27001, etc)
Plan, conduct and manage internal security audit processes
Conduct diligence on third-party vendors and provide recommendations to management
Consult with and mentor Stitch staff members on security-related matters.

Requirements

5+ years total experience
3+ years in a security-related role
2+ years experience as a developer
Experience working with standards such as ISO 27001, PCI, CIS Top 18, etc
CISSP, CISM, SSCP or similar qualification advantageous
The ability to communicate clearly in a written and verbal manner.
Clear understanding of security controls and requirements & ability to communicate why security controls are required.

We recognise and value the importance of enabling remote work and maintaining a globally distributed workforce. We cater to equitable employee experiences for both in-office and remote team members. We remain conscientious about ensuring a level playing field, especially around team events, business meeting practices, and office-driven benefits.

We believe in the power of ownership. That's why every team member becomes a part-owner of Stitch. Our employee stock ownership plan ensures that when the company thrives, you do too.

Taking time off from work is critical to ensure that you can take necessary breaks and have time for important life events outside of work. It also helps you manage your energy better. In line with this, we provide a generous annual leave policy, along with supportive family responsibility, parental, study, and long-tenure sabbatical leave options, designed to accommodate the diverse needs of our team.

We are committed to the professional growth of our team. Each year, we allocate $3,000 per team member for learning and development, supporting a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement.

Recognising the importance of health and well-being, we contribute to health insurance for all team members and provide group health insurance schemes in certain jurisdictions.

To ensure our team has the tools they need, new members receive a brand-new Mac laptop along with the necessary peripheral equipment upon joining Stitch.

Employee Assistance Programmes

We care about the well-being of our team. Our Employee Assistance Programmes provide you with the necessary resources and support to not only excel in your job but also to thrive in your personal life. Whether it's counselling, advice, or support services, we're here to help every step of the way.