IT Security Specialist - Santander Digital Services

Santander USA; Boadilla del Monte; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading financial services company based in Boadilla del Monte is looking for an IT Security Specialist to manage security solutions and support financial transactions. The role requires expertise in OAUTH 2, cloud environments, and different auth server products, along with a high level of English proficiency. We offer a competitive salary, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs. Join us to make a significant impact in a technology-driven environment.

Servicios

High competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Hybrid working model

Access to Santander Open Academy

Preferential banking terms

Wellness programs

Childcare support

Gym membership

Meal subsidy

Formación

• Experience in Oauth 2 using the right grant types.
• High level of English, spoken and written.
• Problem-solving skills in application architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Integrate Third Party Security solutions in internal systems.
• Design and implement scalable security solutions.
• Manage workload to deliver specific objectives.

Conocimientos

OAUTH 2 usage

Experience with auth server products

Cloud environments

Agile processes

High level of English

Herramientas

PingFederate

ForgeRock

Okta

SailPoint

Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence)

Descripción del empleo

IT Security Specialist - Santander Digital Services Country: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Santander Digital Services is the team of technology and operations at Santander. We are convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with the requirements of the business and that our work not only brings value to users, people and communities but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of over 10,000 people in 8 countries develops and/or implements financial solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies on all kinds of on-premise and cloud-based platforms.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Digital Services is looking for an IT Security Specialist based out of Boadilla del Monte, Cantabria, Málaga or Portugal.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing your workload to deliver specific objectives with a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude with a solid sense of initiative.
• Integrate Third Party Security solutions in internal systems (PingFederate, ForgeRock, Okta, SailPoint).
• Knowledge directory services systems (Entra ID, Active Directory, LDAPs…)
• Design and implement scalable security and infrastructure solutions to support financial transactions and data processing
• Knowledge in access control implementation and monitoring.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Experience in Oauth 2 using the right grant types like authorization code, client credentials, jwt bearer and token exchange flows. (Required)
• Experience on different type of auth server products like PingFederate, ForgeRock or Okta or SailPoint. (Required)
• Experience working with cloud environments. (Required)
• Experience in Agile processes and CI/CD pipelines. (Required)

Languages

• High level of English, spoken and written. (Required)

Hard Skills

• Problem solving skills and understanding different architectures of the application either frontend or backend (Required)
• Proficient understanding of APIs best practices and modular object-orientated design and development (Required)
• Able to work alone or in a team contributing to a collective target (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Ambition and ability to progress into SME and leadership role (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence) & how to leverage their reporting capabilities (Preferred)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver.

• We’re enabling our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working model—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.
• Learning for life. Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy
• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.
• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.
• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.
• We know family is everything. That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
• Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.
• Extra benefits. Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees.

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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