Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Cyber Security Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field.

5+ years of cybersecurity experience, relevant industry certifications, and expertise in container security, API security, threat modeling, security automation, SOAR platforms, and Zero Trust architecture.

Dar Es Salaam

Core responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure architectures for applications, infrastructure, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Implement security hardening and manage security tools such as Firewalls, SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, and PAM.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, including forensic and recovery activities.
• Manage patching, vulnerability remediation, and security updates across systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations, including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
• Manage identity and access controls, including user provisioning, MFA, privileged access, and access reviews.
• Secure cloud environments through security controls, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Conduct security assessments and provide recommendations to strengthen cyber resilience.
• Support SOC operations and collaborate on incident investigations and prevention initiatives.
• Provide security guidance and training on secure coding, infrastructure security, and cybersecurity best practices.

Core Competencies

• Security technologies (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, Vulnerability Management).
• Network security, encryption, and authentication protocols.
• Linux/Unix and Windows security administration and hardening.
• Cloud security across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and secure CI/CD practices.
• Secure coding, code review, and OWASP Top 10 knowledge.
• Security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS).

At Mixx, we believe that diversity is a source of strength. When candidates have equal skills, we encourage female applicants and actively work to create a fair, inclusive and stimulating professional environment for everyone.

Joining Mixx by Yas means becoming part of a fintech company belonging to the AXIAN Group, a pan-African player operating in five African countries. You will be working in a fast-growing fintech company driven by a culture of innovation, agility and impact. Our young, passionate and ambitious teams are shaping the financial services of tomorrow every day.

If this description corresponds to you, grow with us by applying before September 14, 2026