54 Collective is a leading venture capital firm revolutionising investment and scaling idea to early-stage ventures throughout Africa. We are a commercial-first investor that embeds impact into everything we do. Our catalytic capital provides founders with the tailored funding they need to scale while providing investors with outstanding returns.
- We are looking for a skilled Penetration Tester to play a crucial role in safeguarding our platform, ensuring our clients can trust Brydge for secure transactions across the globe.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive penetration testing on Brydge’s B2B payments platform, identifying and exploiting security vulnerabilities in web applications, networks, and APIs
- Perform thorough security assessments of Brydge’s financial services ecosystem, including cloud environments, to ensure the safety of domestic and international transactions
- Simulate real-world cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including our trade finance and order-2-cash automation workflows
- Collaborate with the development teams to implement security patches and provide actionable recommendations for mitigating vulnerabilities
- Provide detailed reports on findings and remediation strategies, ensuring transparency with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Monitor and stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, ensuring that Brydge remains ahead of potential attacks
- Assist in creating and maintaining security documentation and playbooks to improve security awareness and practices across the organisation
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and security standards, especially those associated with financial technology platforms
Required Skills And Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of roven experience as a Penetration Tester or Ethical Hacker, preferably in the financial services or fintech industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong understanding of penetration testing frameworks such as OWASP, PTES, and NIST
- Expertise with security tools like Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, and other vulnerability assessment tools
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS) and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with payment systems and financial technologies is a plus
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automating security tasks
- Understanding of key security concerns around B2B payment systems, trade finance, and global transactions
- Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or CISSP are preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities
- Detail-oriented and committed to providing high-quality, actionable reports
- Excellent communication skills, able to explain technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to Have
- Experience with social engineering techniques and physical penetration testing
- Familiarity with compliance standards such as PCI-DSS or ISO 27001
Method of Application
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