Platform Security Engineer - FinTech Infrastructure
Full-time
Remote from South Africa, reporting to London headquarters
About GoGorilla
GoGorilla is the world's first performance marketing company built on financial technology. We've engineered a platform that hardwires client objectives into every campaign, ensuring transparent, auditable results that traditional agencies can't match. When our clients win, you win. You'll join a high-performance international team where your creative impact directly shapes your career trajectory and financial rewards, with opportunities for UK visa sponsorship for outstanding performers.
About the role
As a Platform Security Engineer working remotely from South Africa, you will ensure the security and compliance of our FinTech infrastructure serving UK and international clients. You will work closely with our London engineering team to implement security best practices, monitor threats, and maintain compliance with financial regulations.
Day-to-day, you'll implement security controls, monitor security threats, conduct security assessments, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure platform development. This role leverages South African technical expertise in cybersecurity and FinTech compliance.
Working pattern and flexibility
This is a senior technical role available as full-time, fully remote from South Africa. You'll work closely with our London headquarters team through structured communication and regular video calls. Core collaboration hours align with South African mornings (UK afternoons) for optimal security collaboration. Time tracking software is required for security and progress monitoring.
Leadership trajectory
This is a senior technical role with opportunities to advance to Lead Security Engineer or Head of Security positions. You'll start by managing individual security projects, with the chance to progress to leading security initiatives and building security teams within 18-24 months based on performance. Exceptional performers will have opportunities for UK visa sponsorship.
What you will be doing
Implement and maintain security controls for FinTech platform infrastructure and applications.
Monitor security threats and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and compliance audits.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure development practices and code security.
Develop security policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks that adhere to financial regulations.
Manage security monitoring tools and incident response systems.
Contribute to security architecture decisions and threat modelling activities.
Support compliance requirements for financial services and data protection regulations.
What you will bring
University degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field.
3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, platform security, or FinTech security roles.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and threat management.
Experience with security tools, monitoring systems, and incident response procedures.
Understanding of financial services regulations and compliance requirements.
Excellent English communication skills for security collaboration with UK teams.
Right to work in South Africa with a reliable high-speed internet connection.
You should not apply if
You lack experience in cybersecurity and platform security management.
You are not familiar with FinTech compliance and financial services regulations.
You are not comfortable with security incident response and threat management.
You are not interested in continuous learning about security threats and compliance requirements.
You are not comfortable working with complex technical security challenges.
How we work
Outcomes first – success measured by security posture, compliance adherence, and incident response effectiveness.
Autonomy with accountability – significant freedom to manage security initiatives with clear expectations.
Build the playbook – lead development of security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Learn from the best – work directly with senior security professionals and compliance experts.
Continuous improvement – security innovation drives platform protection and regulatory compliance.
Compensation and progression
Base salary: R55,000 to R65,000 per month (full-time).
Currency options: Choose to be paid in ZAR, USD, GBP, or a combination.
Performance bonuses: Security success bonuses based on security posture and compliance achievements (available after 6-month probation).
Company profit-sharing: Enhanced participation in overall company success.
Equity: Meaningful equity participation for high performers (considered after 12 months).
Benefits: Full benefits package after 6-month probation period.
UK visa opportunity: Outstanding performers eligible for sponsorship (after 18 months minimum).
Progression: Clear path to Lead Security Engineer or Head of Security roles based on performance.
30-60-90 day expectations
Day 30 – Complete onboarding, understand security infrastructure, and begin security assessment activities.
Day 60 – Successfully implement security controls and demonstrate security expertise.
Day 90 – Consistently maintain security posture and contribute to compliance initiatives.
Probation and performance framework
6-month probation period with monthly performance reviews and clear success metrics.
Performance thresholds: Must achieve security and compliance targets to progress beyond probation.
Benefits eligibility: Full benefits package is available after successful completion of probation.
Equipment policy: Company equipment must be returned if employment ends during the probationary period.
