Senior Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Engineer

LinkThinks; México; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

LinkThinks is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Engineer to join international technology projects, working directly with clients and engineering teams in the United States. This hands-on role requires implementing, configuring, and strengthening cybersecurity solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will engage in security monitoring, vulnerability management, and IAM implementations while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup from Mexico.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, information security, or cybersecurity.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Cloud Security experience.
• Experience implementing and managing security solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Cloud, hybrid, and On-Premise environments.
• Advanced English; collaboration with US clients required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Configure IAM, privileged access, and least-privilege policies.
• Monitor security events and respond to incidents.
• Work with Azure and AWS security services and tools.
• Collaborate with international teams and document procedures.

Skills

Hands-on cybersecurity

Cloud security

Windows/Linux administration

Identity and access management

Vulnerability management

Network security

English communication

Education

Relevant IT / CS degree

Tools

Azure Cloud

AWS Cloud

PowerShell

Python

Splunk

Qualys

Tenable

CyberArk

Job description

LinkThinks is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity & Cloud Security specialist to participate in international technology projects, working directly with clients and engineering teams in the United States.

We are looking for a 100% technical and hands-on professional with proven experience implementing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and strengthening cybersecurity solutions.

• Position: Senior Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Engineer.
• Location: Mexico.
• Work arrangement: 100% Remote.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• English: Advanced B2+/C1, mandatory.

Required qualifications

1. Professional experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, information security, or cybersecurity.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security.
• Proven experience implementing and managing security solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience working with Cloud, hybrid, and On-Premise environments.

2. Cloud security (Azure / AWS)

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Implementation and management of security controls in cloud infrastructure.
• Configuration of security policies, permissions, and access controls.
• Protection of cloud resources, services, and workloads.
• Identification of insecure configurations and risk remediation.
• Knowledge of secure cloud architectures.

3. Infrastructure and systems administration

• Administration of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and hybrid environments.
• Server configuration and implementation of security policies.
• Operating system and server hardening.
• Security patch and update management.
• Knowledge of virtualization and enterprise environments.

4. Identity and access management

• Implementation and administration of Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Privileged access management and access controls.
• Implementation of the principle of least privilege.
• Knowledge and implementation of Zero Trust architectures.

5. Vulnerability management and security monitoring

• Execution of vulnerability assessments and security scans.
• Risk analysis and vulnerability prioritization.
• Development and execution of remediation plans.
• Monitoring of security events and alerts.
• Security incident investigation, analysis, and response.
• Implementation of security controls for endpoints, servers, networks, and applications.

6. Network security

• Knowledge of enterprise networking and communication protocols.
• Firewall administration and configuration.
• Experience with VPNs and perimeter security controls.
• Network segmentation and traffic control.
• Identification and resolution of connectivity and security issues.

7. Security standards and frameworks

Knowledge and practical application of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks.
• ISO/IEC 27001.

Desirable technologies and tools

Hands-on experience with the following technologies will be considered an advantage:

• Microsoft security: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel.
• SIEM: Splunk.
• Vulnerability management: Qualys, Tenable.
• Privileged access management: CyberArk.
• Automation: PowerShell and Python.
• Cloud & DevSecOps: Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Compliance: PCI DSS and SOC 2.

Desirable certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
• CompTIA Security+.
• CISSP.
• CCSP.
• Equivalent cybersecurity and cloud security certifications.

Advanced English required

Advanced English proficiency (B2+/C1), both spoken and written, is mandatory due to daily collaboration with clients and technical teams in the United States.

The candidate must be able to:

• Participate in technical meetings in English.
• Explain security configurations and technical solutions.
• Analyze and communicate security incidents.
• Document technical procedures and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues directly with international teams.

The profile we are looking for

• An engineer with a strong technical background and hands-on experience.
• Ability to implement and manage security solutions from end to end.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and execute technical tasks.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to document technical procedures and configurations.
• Excellent collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary and international teams.

This is NOT a management, leadership, or people-management position. It is entirely focused on technical execution and hands-on engineering.