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Cybersecurity Expert
Softlab Digital
Software & Data
Lagos Contract
IT & Telecoms NGN 400,000 - 600,000
Easy Apply
Skills Required
Django React Native REST APIs Application Security OWASP Top 10 Cloud Security Docker Penetration Testing CI/CD DevSecOps GDPR AWS GCP Azure JWT RBAC XSS SQL InjectionJob Summary
We are building an MVP for a food recipe app where users can create accounts, save recipes, and get personalized recommendations. We seek a Cybersecurity Expert to secure our app and infrastructure from the ground up. You will work with developers to identify vulnerabilities, apply security best practices, and set up monitoring and response systems
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 7 years
- Working Hours : Full Time
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
- Conduct security assessment of our MVP architecture (Django backend, APIs, React Native frontend, databases, cloud deployment).
- Implement application-level controls
- Secure authentication & authorisation (JWT, session handling, password hashing, OAuth if needed).
- Role-based access control (RBAC).
- Input validation & protection against attacks (XSS, SQL Injection, CSRF).
- Review and secure cloud/server configurations (Docker, Cloud SQL, storage, APIs, logging).
- Establish data protection policies (encryption in transit & at rest).
- Set up secure CI/CD pipelines and manage secrets.
- Implement incident detection & response (monitoring, intrusion alerts).
- Provide developer security training & documentation (coding standards, patching). Advise on compliance (GDPR, HIPAA considerations).
Key Deliverables (MVP Stage):
- Security Audit Report – vulnerabilities in backend, frontend, cloud.
- Penetration Test Results – with fixes.
- Secure authentication setup – hashed passwords, session handling, and MFA if feasible.
- Cloud Security Guide – database, storage, API, Docker configs.
- Data Protection Plan – encryption + backup/recovery.
- Incident Response Playbook – monitoring & breach response. Developer Security Guidelines – checklist for secure coding & dependencies.
Requirements:
- 7–10 years in application security (Django, REST APIs, React Native).
- Familiar with OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities & mitigations.
- Strong cloud security experience (AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker).
- Expertise in encryption, authentication, and identity management.
- Hands-on with penetration testing & vulnerability tools. Excellent communication skills & documentation ability.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in startups/fast-paced environments.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices. Knowledge of GDPR, CCPA data regulations.
What We Offer:
- Competitive short-term contract
- Ownership of security architecture for a growing food-tech product.
- Flexible working hours, remote-friendly. Opportunity to transition into a long-term role as we scale.
Remuneration: NGN 500,000 – 600,000 Monthly.