Senior Kubernetes Security Engineer and AI automation

Computrabajo; Naucalpan de Juárez; Remote; MXN 2,216,000 - 3,323,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Crowe Global is seeking a Senior Kubernetes Security Engineer & AI Automation to design and implement security controls for Kubernetes and cloud-native workloads. You will work across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and GKE to enforce network policies and workload isolation, while building automation using Python and AI-driven tools.

The role focuses on securing containerized environments, strengthening mTLS and identity controls, and collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams to boost

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cloud security/DevSecOps or platform security experience with hands-on Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes network policies, workload isolation, and access controls.
• Experience securing Kubernetes clusters across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or Google GKE.
• Scripting experience with Python or similar automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for Kubernetes clusters and cloud-native workloads.
• Develop and enforce Kubernetes network policies, microsegmentation, and service-to-service security.
• Secure Kubernetes environments across major cloud platforms (AWS EKS, Azure AKS, GKE).
• Implement and manage security technologies like Cilium, Calico, Istio, or equivalents.
• Strengthen workload identity, mTLS, access controls, and network segmentation.
• Develop automation workflows and API integrations to improve security monitoring and remediation.
• Collaborate with platform, cloud, and infra teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Kubernetes security

Automation

Analytical skills

Cloud security

Tools

Python

Terraform

Helm

Kustomize

Istio

Calico

Cilium

Job description

About us

Our professional firm boasts over 70 years of experience and is ranked 5th nationally and 9th globally as part of Crowe Global, a network of over 769 offices in 129 countries worldwide. Our prestige, with 19 offices in Mexico, is built on experience, reputation, and the quality of our Audit, Tax, and Consulting solutions, among others. We provide the best advice so our clients can make smart decisions!

Join our team as: Senior Kubernetes Security Engineer & AI Automation

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a senior security engineer with hands- on experience securing Kubernetes environments and cloud- native workloads. The ideal candidate combines expertise in Kubernetes security, network policies, workload isolation, and cloud infrastructure with automation skills and an interest in leveraging AI-driven tools to streamline security operations.

Key Responsabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls for Kubernetes clusters and cloud- native workloads.
• Develop and enforce Kubernetes network policies, microsegmentation, workload isolation, and secure service- to service communication.
• Secure Kubernetes environments across cloud platforms such as AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Implement and manage security technologies such as Cilium, Calico, Istio, or equivalent cloud- native networking and security solutions.
• Strengthen workload identity, mutual TLS (mTLS), access controls, and network segmentation.
• Develop Python scripts, API integrations, and automation workflows to improve security monitoring, policy enforcement, and vulnerability remediation.
• Leverage approved AI tools and agents to automate security analysis, investigate issues, and streamline routine security tasks.
• Collaborate with platform, cloud, and infrastructure teams to improve Kubernetes security posture and operational reliability.

Requierd qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in cloud security, DevSecOps, platform engineering or infrastructure security, including hands- on Kubernetes experience.
• Practical experience securing Kubernetes clusters and production workloads.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes network policies, workload isolation, access controls, and container security.
• Experience with cloud- native environments and at least one major platform: AWS EKS, Azure AKS, or Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Knowledge of network security concepts, service -to -service communication, and workload identity.
• Scripting experience with Python or equivalent automation tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem- solving skills in complex cloud- native environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands- on experience with Cilium, Isovalent, Calico, Istio, or Cisco Secure Workload.
• Experience implementing microsegmentation and advanced Kubernetes network security policies.
• Knowledge of mTLS, service mesh security, and workload identity solutions.
• Experience with Terraform, Helm, or Kustomize for infrastructure and Kubernetes configuration management.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for a proactive, hands- on professional with strong analytical skills and a security - first mindset. The ideal candidate can troubleshoot complex Kubernetes security challenges, collaborate effectively with engineering teams, and translate security requirements into practical, scalable solutions.

What do we offer?

• Attractive and competitive salary, determined based on the candidate's experience and executive skills and benefits
• Remote position
• Job stability and an excellent corporate work environment.
• Growth opportunity and career plan continue within a top-tier global firm.

Together we will achieve great results!