At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility
Job Description
- At M-KOPA, you’ll lead both Application Security and Threat Intelligence teams while driving comprehensive security strategies that align with business objectives. Our security teams own their solutions end-to-end, from threat modelling and vulnerability research to production monitoring and incident response. Join us in combining cutting-edge security practices with purpose-driven leadership that makes digital and financial inclusion possible across Africa.
Team Leadership:
- Lead Application Security and Threat Intelligence teams
- Build and scale specialised security capabilities
- Mentor talented security professionals
Technical Focus:
- Offensive security including hardware hacking and Android exploitation
- Threat intelligence collection and automation
- Vulnerability research and penetration testing
- Security workflow automation using platforms like n8n.
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Threat modelling and risk assessments
- Red team exercise coordination
- Executive partnership and security-to-business translation
Our Security Approach
- Proactive defence: Combining offensive security research with threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging risks
- Automation-first: Building automated security workflows and threat intelligence systems for scale
- Business enablement: Translating security requirements into business value and growth opportunities
- Technical excellence: Hands-on leadership that maintains deep expertise in vulnerability research and exploitation
- Cross-functional influence: Partnering across product, engineering, and executive teams to embed security throughout the organisation
Job Requirements
- You’ll bring exceptional leadership and technical depth to shape security at the intersection of offensive security, threat intelligence, and product development. This role offers unique growth potential through executive visibility, cross-functional influence, and direct impact on product security at scale.
Required Experience:
- Hands-on experience in product/application security with proven expertise in vulnerability research, penetration testing, and security architecture
- Experience leading and scaling security teams with demonstrated success building high-performing Application Security and Threat Intelligence functions
- Proven track record building threat intelligence programmes including automation platforms like n8n and hands-on experience with Android security and hardware hacking.
Method of Application
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