SecOps Security Engineer (Fully remote)

papernest; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology company in Barcelona is seeking a Senior SecOps Engineer to enhance their security landscape. The role involves architecting a robust compliance framework and fortifying cloud security measures in collaboration with DevOps teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong cloud security experience and familiarity with compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and ISO 27001. This position offers remote work options and a culture focused on innovation and diversity within the team.

Servicios

Flexible remote work options

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Access to training platforms

Monthly Tech-Fridays for innovation

Formación

• Proven experience in cloud security and internal IT security.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and GDPR.
• Strong skills in network security and vulnerability management.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and implement a robust security and compliance framework.
• Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to secure cloud infrastructure.
• Lead security awareness initiatives and manage security policies.

Conocimientos

Cloud security expertise (AWS, GCP)

Compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR)

Network security

Vulnerability management

Strong communication skills

Scripting and automation

Herramientas

AWS

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Python

Descripción del empleo

This year marks 10 years since we launched the idea that simplifying our customers' lives is possible by offering an innovative solution that allows them to easily subscribe to, manage, and switch all types of contracts through a unique and intuitive platform.

In that time, we have supported more than 1.5 million customers in France, Spain, and Italy, while investing in new verticals and positioning ourselves as a highly efficient, innovative, and competitive scale-up in a rapidly growing market.

With over 900 employees across 3 locations, we are solidifying our position as a market leader in Europe. We are always on the lookout for talent ready to join a dedicated and motivated team driven by a meaningful project. Working with us means embracing a culture of excellence, innovation, and real impact.

As a Security Engineer, you willplay a key team role in ensuring the organisation and its technology infrastructure remain secure.

Your responsibilities :Build the Future of Our Security

Are you an ambitious, hands‑on security professional ready to make a tangible impact? We're not just looking for someone to maintain systems, we're looking for a builder who will shape, elevate, and scale our entire security landscape. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership, drive our security culture forward, and protect the core of our dynamic and fast‑growing business. If you thrive on challenges and are passionate about building robust security practices from the ground up, we want to hear from you.

Your Mission & Impact

As our Senior SecOps Engineer, you will be the cornerstone of our security operations. You will have the autonomy and support to architect and implement a robust and scalable security and compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Our Security & Compliance Framework:
  • Take the lead on achieving critical security certifications, including spearheading our PCI‑DSS Level 2 self‑certification.
  • Proactively map our future compliance journey by delivering a detailed gap analysis and action plan for PCI‑DSS Level 1 & NIS2.
  • Organize and streamline all security policies, creating a single source of truth that eliminates redundancy and ensures clarity for audits and internal teams.
• Fortify Our Defenses:
  • Collaborate closely with our DevOps and IT teams to embed robust security measures within our AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and internal systems.
  • Own our vulnerability management program. This includes establishing processes, documenting vulnerabilities, and training the team.
  • Maintain and enhance our security monitoring systems, analyzing alerts and leading incident response efforts to neutralize threats swiftly.
• Champion a Security‑First Culture:
  • Lead engaging and effective security awareness initiatives, including phishing campaigns and internal training, to empower every employee to be a security advocate.
  • Own and manage our security calendar, ensuring the timely execution of penetration tests, policy updates, and compliance deadlines.
  • Serve as the go‑to expert for all security inquiries, including handling incoming SAQs from partners and owning our BPO SAQ process.

🛠 Stack & Environnement Tech

Infrastructure & Cloud :

• AWS (ECS, EKS/Kubernetes, Lambda, RDS, ElastiCache, CloudWatch, ALB, VPC)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation)
• Docker, Nginx, Gunicorn

CI/CD & Automation :

• GitHub Actions
• Ansible
• Bash / Shell scripting

Backend & Tools :

• Python (Django, Django REST Framework, FastAPI, Airflow)
• Celery, Redis, PostgreSQL

Who You Are

• A Builder & a Strategist: You have proven experience in cloud security (AWS and GCP) and internal IT security, with a track record of not just maintaining but actively improving security posture.
• Compliance‑Savvy: You are deeply familiar with compliance frameworks like PCI‑DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and ideally NIS2. You see compliance as a strategic advantage, not just a checkbox.
• Technically Proficient: You possess strong skills in network security, encryption, vulnerability management, and modern security monitoring tools. Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting is a significant plus.
• An Excellent Communicator: You can translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ambitious & Driven: You are excited by the prospect of taking ownership and are motivated by clear, ambitious goals. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, AWS Certified Security) are highly desirable.

Your Manager

Your manager will be Andrea, our Head of Infrastructure and Security. He is fully remote from Italy and is dedicated to supporting your growth and success. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside our talented DevOps and IT Ops teams.

What we offer :

Thrive in an international and inclusive environment: everyone has a place at papernest. With over 46 different nationalities, it’s not uncommon here to start a sentence in English and finish it en français or en español ¡

💸Compensation: a plan for Subscription Warrants for Company Creators (BSPCE) in accordance with company regulations, as well as a Pluxee card to manage your tax level through a voluntary compensation system across different services (transportation, dining, and childcare).

🏆Benefits: as a home insurance provider and a supplier of green electricity and gas, we offer attractive deals to our employees. After all, there’s no reason why things should only be simpler for our customers!

🩺Health: medical insurance through Alan or Sanitas to manage your healthcare expenses in an ultra‑simple, paperless way, with up to 50% coverage by papernest (after 6 months in the company).

🍽️Meals & partnerships: a healthy breakfast offered every Tuesday, as well as partnerships with various services in Barcelona (restaurants, sports, leisure, and care centers).

📚Training: the development of our employees is essential. You'll have access to online training platforms dedicated to Tech. As well as Tech‑Fridays twice a month, a day dedicated to innovation, your personal training or your technical watch.

📈Career Development: numerous opportunities are available for you to grow, whether by deepening your expertise or exploring new paths. We support you in your professional ambitions.

✨Remote Work: enjoy 2 days of remote work per week to optimize your focus and efficiency.

Hiring process:

• A first call with Guillaume, Talent Acquisition Partner (1h)
• Interview with Andrea, Head of infrastructure and your future manager (1h)
• A technical test with a feedback interview.
• Final interview with Raphael, our CTO (1h)

Interested in this challenge? 🙂

Don’t hesitate any longer, we look forward to meeting you! Regardless of your age, gender, background, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, there’s a place for you with us. Our selection processes are designed to be inclusive, and our work environment is adapted to everyone’s needs.

We particularly encourage applications from women. Even if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria outlined in this job posting, please know that every application is valuable. We strongly believe that diverse and varied backgrounds enrich our team, and we will carefully consider your application. Parity and diversity are essential assets to our success.