Senior Security Engineer

CoberonChronos; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative US enterprise AI startup is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance their Product Security team. This role, based remotely, focuses on designing and managing security solutions for a cloud-native platform on AWS. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding systems, ensuring compliance with standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and leading initiatives in vulnerability management and incident response. If you are passionate about cloud security and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• 5-8 years in cybersecurity with a focus on cloud infrastructure security.
• Deep expertise in AWS security services and scripting for automation.

Responsabilidades

• Design and manage security controls for AWS infrastructure.
• Lead investigations into advanced persistent threats and security incidents.

Conocimientos

Cloud Infrastructure Security

Vulnerability Management

Automation & Monitoring

Penetration Testing

Risk Assessments

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Incident Response

Documentation Skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Master's degree

Herramientas

AWS Security Services

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability Scanners

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a US enterprise AI startup. They are looking for a highly skilled Senior Security Engineer to join their Product Security team in Barcelona (remote, full-time, permanent employment contract). You must be eligible to work in Spain / EU. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and managing security solutions for their cloud-native platform on AWS. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our systems, ensuring compliance, and advancing our security posture.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Infrastructure Security: Design, implement, and manage security controls for AWS infrastructure.
• Vulnerability Management: Perform vulnerability assessments and drive remediation efforts across cloud environments.
• Automation & Monitoring: Automate security monitoring and incident response processes using industry best practices and tools.
• Security Projects Leadership: Lead key initiatives and projects such as CNAPP selection and implementation, advanced threat detection, and custom security control development.
• Penetration Testing: Conduct and analyze penetration testing exercises to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Compliance Support: Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure adherence to security standards like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Risk Assessments: Conduct technical risk assessments for critical infrastructure components.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps, Infrastructure, and Application teams to embed security into the development lifecycle.
• Incident Response: Lead investigations into advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other sophisticated security incidents.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related technical field. A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Certifications:
  • Essential: AWS Security Specialty, GIAC (e.g., GSEC)
  • Preferred: CISSP, OSCP, GPEN, GCIH
• Years of Experience: 5-8 years in cybersecurity, focusing on cloud infrastructure security.
• Deep expertise in AWS security services (e.g., EKS, IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Config, Amazon Linux).
• Proficient in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience with security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability scanners.
• Advanced knowledge of penetration testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite).
• Expertise in network security, encryption standards, and IAM technologies.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Experience with security automation in DevSecOps environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.