Senior Security Engineer: Cloud Security Leader & Mentor

The Knot Worldwide; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Generous parental leave

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A global technology company located in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead strategic security initiatives and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of security engineering experience, particularly in cloud environments. Responsibilities include owning security strategies, architecting secure systems, and enhancing threat detection processes. The role demands excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security issues effectively. The company offers flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive security engineering or security architecture experience required.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience securing cloud applications and infrastructure.
• Proven track record of leading or mentoring major cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of security controls.
• Mentor junior security engineers on complex security issues.
• Collaborate with engineering leads to define product and platform roadmaps.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Threat detection

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A global technology company located in Barcelona is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to lead strategic security initiatives and mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of security engineering experience, particularly in cloud environments. Responsibilities include owning security strategies, architecting secure systems, and enhancing threat detection processes. The role demands excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex security issues effectively. The company offers flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture.