Cybersecurity Officer
US$30,000 – US$45,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Cybersecurity Officer – WAEMU”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$30,000 – US$45,000 / yr |
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CertificationsCISSP, CISA, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Who is PawaPay
PawaPay is a pan-African fintech enabling local payment channels used by the mass market to both local and international merchants. We operate in a highly regulated, partner-driven environment and are in scale-up mode, with ambitious growth plans across multiple African markets.
Our vision is to simplify business for companies and consumers in Africa and we do that by ensuring that payments simply work, at scale, despite fragmentation and complexity that exists on the Continent.
Through our payments API we already facilitate over 4 million transactions a day across 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. We are the largest PSP on the Continent for the processing of mobile money payments, and have positioned ourselves well to lead the payment space as it grows over the next decade.
At PawaPay, there is an entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a modern and professional working culture. The fast-paced, ever-changing environment will suit someone who can adapt and think on their feet. In return, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a group of dedicated and smart individuals working towards the same mission. We work as a remote team and have team members in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Location & Eligibility
Applicants must be nationals of a WAEMU/UEMOA member state.
While this is a remote position, we strongly prefer candidates currently based within WAEMU/UEMOA, particularly in countries where PawaPay already operates.
The Role
As Cybersecurity Officer for West Africa, you will be responsible for executing PawaPay's cybersecurity programme across the region.
Reporting to the Head of Cybersecurity, you will serve as PawaPay's primary cybersecurity representative across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa. You will implement the company's global cybersecurity strategy while ensuring security controls, regulatory requirements and operational practices are effectively applied within the regional context.
This is a hands-on operational role requiring someone who is equally comfortable discussing technical security issues with Engineering teams as they are supporting regulators, auditors and business stakeholders.
You will own day-to-day regional cybersecurity activities, coordinate security operations, drive remediation of security risks and audit findings, and ensure cybersecurity remains embedded within the way pawaPay operates across West Africa.
Salary: USD 30,000–45,000 per annum, depending on experience, skills and location.
Key Responsibilities