Especialista en Seguridad en la Nube (Cloud Security)

Placements24; San Luis Potosí; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Flexible hours

Continuous learning opportunities

Challenging cloud security projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Especialista en Seguridad en la Nube (Cloud Security) to design, implement and manage security controls across AWS, Azure and GCP in a fully remote capacity for teams in San Luis Potosí and nationwide. You will enforce policies, perform risk assessments, and drive secure cloud adoption.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of cloud security experience, hands-on IAM, network protection and compliance knowledge, plus IaC and container security familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, with a strong focus on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security best practices, including IAM, network security, data protection, and compliance.
• Proficiency with cloud-native security services and tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks like NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents.
• Utilize cloud-native security tools (e.g., Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Security Command Center) and third-party solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers and DevOps teams to ensure security is integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools.

Skills

Cloud security

AWS/Azure/GCP

IAM

Terraform

Kubernetes security

Security best practices

Threat monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Security Hub

Azure Security Center

Google Cloud Security Command Center

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking financial services firm, is looking for a skilled Especialista en Seguridad en la Nube (Cloud Security) to join their dedicated cloud security team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute to our organization's cloud security posture from anywhere in Mexico. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security controls within our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-hosted data and applications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud architectures, security best practices, and experience with cloud-native security tools. We are seeking a proactive individual who can identify and mitigate cloud-specific risks and contribute to the secure adoption of cloud technologies. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with the latest cloud security technologies in a remote-first setting, supporting our operations in San Luis Potosí and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage security controls for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Develop and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans of cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions in the cloud.
• Monitor cloud environments for security threats and respond to incidents.
• Utilize cloud-native security tools (e.g., Security Hub, Azure Security Center, Google Security Command Center) and third-party solutions.
• Collaborate with cloud engineers and DevOps teams to ensure security is integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Automate security tasks and processes using scripting and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud security, with a strong focus on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security best practices, including IAM, network security, data protection, and compliance.
• Proficiency with cloud-native security services and tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks like NIST CSF or ISO 27001.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are highly desirable.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive remote work benefits, flexible working hours, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work on challenging cloud security projects. You will be an integral part of a talented team, driving innovation and security in the cloud. This is an ideal role for a cloud security professional seeking a remote opportunity and looking to make a significant impact on a national scale, supporting our operations based out of San Luis Potosí .