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Security Engineering Lead


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 27 August 2026 (5 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Purpose: Lead the Groups security engineering capability and provide technical leadership across application cloud network systems and DevSecOps security.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and implement the Group security engineering strategy architecture and technical standards.
  • Lead security-by-design across technology projects platforms and infrastructure.
  • Oversee DevSecOps Application Security Cloud Security Network Security and Systems Security activities.
  • Drive integration and effective use of security technologies and security automation.
  • Provide security architecture reviews for new and existing technology solutions.
  • Partner with Technology Engineering and Infrastructure teams to remediate security risks.
  • Establish engineering metrics technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Provide technical input into cybersecurity projects third-party solutions and security assessments.


Requirements
  • Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage and should align with the specific role.
  • Demonstrable practical experience relevant to the position.
  • Strong communication analytical documentation and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to operate in a regulated technology-driven and multi-business environment.

Preferred/Added Advantage Certifications
  • CISSP or CISM
  • CCSP
  • SABSA or TOGAF (advantage)


Benefits
Industry Standard


Required Skills:

Function: Security Engineering Role Purpose: Lead the Groups security engineering capability and provide technical leadership across application cloud network systems and DevSecOps security. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement the Group security engineering strategy architecture and technical standards. Lead security-by-design across technology projects platforms and infrastructure. Oversee DevSecOps Application Security Cloud Security Network Security and Systems Security activities. Drive integration and effective use of security technologies and security automation. Provide security architecture reviews for new and existing technology solutions. CapitalSage Holdings Information Security Recruitment Framework Partner with Technology Engineering and Infrastructure teams to remediate security risks. Establish engineering metrics technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide technical input into cybersecurity projects third-party solutions and security assessments. Preferred / Added Advantage Certifications CISSP or CISM CCSP SABSA or TOGAF (advantage)


Required Education:

Function: Security EngineeringRole Purpose: Lead the Groups security engineering capability and provide technical leadership across application cloud network systems and DevSecOps Responsibilities:Define and implement the Group security engineering strategy architecture and technical security-by-design across technology projects platforms and DevSecOps Application Security Cloud Security Network Security and Systems Security