Optasia

Cyber Security Engineer, Fintech

Optasia  •  Cairo, EG (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.

The Cyber Security Engineer primary objective is to work as a member of the Information Security Team and assist Optasia to enforce and monitor all required Security Controls that protect our Data from all newest threats.

What you will do

  • Assist in Technical Projects, by proposing, deploying and maintaining appropriate security controls and solutions 
  • Participate in Systems and Infrastructures Audits, to ensure that security controls are correctly applied
  • Analyze Security Alerts and respond to Security Incidents 
  • Support the Vulnerability Management Program, by analyzing VA and PenTest results, to propose mitigation actions
  • Support with Customer initiated Audits 
  • Build and monitor Awareness training and Phishing campaigns 
  • Manage the deployed Security Platforms 

   What will you bring

  • University Degree in Computer Science or related field 
  • Minimum 4+ years of Information Security industry experience 
  • Understanding of the ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC2 Type II Requirements and their practical implementation
  • Knowledge of Information Security tools and methods (i.e. VA Scanners, SIEM Tools, PAM, DLP)
  • Experience with MS Security Platforms (i.e. MS Defender, MS Intunes)
  • Knowledge of Network Security Concepts (i.e.  Network Segregation, DMZ, Private VLANs, IPSec) 
  • Knowledge of the Internet Threat landscape (phishing, ransomware, APT, etc.)
  • Experience in working with both of MS Windows and Linux Environments 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)

Your key attributes

  • Experience with Code Review Tools (i.e. SonarQube, Dependency Check)
  • Experience in auditing MS Windows Architectures (i.e. AD Group Policy, Users /Roles).
  • Experience with Python and MS Powershell for automation

Why you should apply

What we offer:
👟 Flexible remote working
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
Optasia’s Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.

Optasia

About Optasia

We deliver Optasia, the AI Platform enabling financial access for the next billion customers. We are changing the world our way.

Α versatile, data-driven B2B2X (business-to-business-to-customers and SMEs) financial technology platform for MNOs, mobile wallet operators and financial institutions, which provides them with accurate credit scoring for responsible financing decision-making.

We support intelligent credit decisions, enable a broad range of financial services development and drive successful business models. All with ease, through our AI-led fully-automated decisioning algorithm, which allows us to efficiently make millions of decisions on financing, based on sophisticated data analysis.

Thanks to our technology and network we provide powerful flywheel effects with repeatable and scalable growth levers, to help our partners grow and enable financial access to retail & SME customers across numerous markets.

Operating since 2012 and expanded in 38 countries (as of October 2025) in Africa, Middle East, Asia and Europe with focus in emerging markets, Optasia is enabling credit decisions for an average of over 120 million customers a month and had more than 860 million addressable subscribers in 2024, continuing to expand to new markets globally.

Optasia has been chosen as an investment opportunity by top firms such as Abu Dhabi's Waha Capital in 2017, and Ethos, a leading South African investment company in late 2018. The company also obtained ISO 27001 Certification in late 2021. Founded as Channel VAS in 2012, we became Optasia in 2022, incorporating a brand identity that more broadly reflects our capabilities.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Dubai, AE
Year Founded
Unknown
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