This role (direct report to CTO) will offer a talented security professional the opportunity to drive our company towards a security assertive organization where the security subject will be part of our everyday decisions and a vital component of the services we offer. The Security Function will be part of the design and the buildup of world class payments solutions and is expected to add a sustainable value to our business. This role will be responsible for making sure the policies and procedures are strong, for facilitating the IT function into the delivery of a safe and easy to maintain solution and for the evolution  of the culture of the company. The position is more technical, than it is related to governance.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a hero with strong, deep and proven experience in the security function of a financial institution, as we would like to offer a long term engagement and career path. This person will have to:

• Analyze the security gaps and weaknesses in the Organization and provide solutions to possible incidents without causing further interruptions of the operational activities;
• Proactively monitor the IT security activities and introduce measures to prevent and mitigate possible misdeeds and gaps in the area; 
• Safeguard, enforce and guarantee the adherence to the policies, rules and norms for ICT security, in accordance with the legislation and best standards;
• Assist all units in the organization with risks/ threats appraisal and the decision making process, subject to all IT security-related aspects; 
• Actively drive the vulnerability management process in the company;
• Help authoring a solid cyber security policy that covers all areas of the business including all IT systems - infrastructure, network, cloud services and software, and enables business development and resilience;
• Prepare analysis and forecasts, and implements measures to ensure the security of the company;
• Organize urgent investigations based on alerts and or suspicions;
• Analyze, communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies, information and systems to achieve final technology/business solution;
• Organize, perform and control regular trainings and knowledge transfers to the entire organization;
• Be responsible for the physical security of the assets and talent of the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with focus on Security, IT or related area or equivalent professional experience;
• Proven track record in a security role;
• Experience in the DevOps field is a big plus;
• Experience in the deployment of highly resilient, scalable and high-available systems is a strong advantage;
• Good technical understanding of web applications and APIs;
• Strong technical understanding of system administration, network topology and infrastructure;
• Experience with securing cloud systems is a must;
• Strong experience in the financial industry including proven experience in payments via digital wallets is a significant advantage;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written & oral) and stakeholder management with an ability to translate business needs to a technical team;
• Results driven, with the ability to work toward goals in the face of adversity, obstacles;
• Ability to adapt and readily integrate changes into work processes with good outcomes;
• Great intellectual agility and attention to detail;
• Open to feedback, able to deal with ambiguity and work on multiple concurrent activities;
• Excellent planning, problem solving, organization, analytical and issue resolution skills;
• Confident in working within a complex and evolving environment, to drive delivery of solutions;
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to resolve scheduling and other conflicts in order to meet all deadlines;
• Ability to embrace change and ambiguity in an ecosystem that is rapidly evolving;

We offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses;
• Flexible hybrid work model with a cozy office in Sofia, Bulgaria;
• Additional social benefits (additional health insurance, and fully funded MultiSport card);
• Opportunity to join a new Payment Institution business;
• Mentorship program and personalized career development plan;
• Additional trainings and certification;
• Regular networking events and team-building activities;
• A dynamic and diverse team of dedicated professionals, committed to creating cutting-edge products;
• Supportive and welcoming company culture.

If you’re a “big picture” thinker with a strategic mindset who would like to define the future of payment  services, who wants to work for a fast-growing FinTech company and grow with it, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!