Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Paynamics Technologies Inc.; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynamics Technologies Inc. in Makati City is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. The role focuses on strengthening the security posture and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, and Compliance, respond to incidents, and mentor junior engineers while driving security initiatives in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of cloud security/infrastructure experience.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, cloud platforms, and security tooling.
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS frameworks.
• Fintech or payments industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Strengthen and continuously improve cloud security posture.
• Ensure compliance with global standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
• Identify and mitigate security risks across cloud services.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, and Compliance teams.
• Respond to and manage security incidents (Level 3).

Skills

IAM & access management

Cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP

Security tools SIEM IDS IPS CloudTrail

Scripting Python Bash PowerShell

Security frameworks NIST ISO CIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

OKTA

AWS IAM

MFA

SSO

VPN

Job description

Join Our Team at Paynamics Technologies Inc!

Company Description

As a BSP-licensed Electronic Money Issuer and Registered Operator of Payment Systems, Paynamics is a trusted leader in the fintech space.

We deliver end-to-end payment infrastructure that empowers every layer of the economy—from SMEs and conglomerates to government agencies and financial institutions. Whether it's payment acceptance, disbursement, or full wallet ecosystems, our modular platforms are designed to address the complexities of scale, compliance, and interoperability.

Through our secure and innovative technologies, we help shape and empower the Philippines' digital landscape—driving financial inclusion, enabling digital transformation, and building a more connected, digital-first economy.

Job Title: Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Location: Makati City

Work Set-up: Hybrid

Job Description

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud security solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Strengthen and continuously improve our cloud security posture
• Ensure compliance with global standards (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• Identify and mitigate security risks across cloud services
• Collaborate with DevOps, Engineering, and Compliance teams
• Respond to and manage security incidents (Level 3 support)
• Mentor junior engineers and lead security initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in cloud security/infrastructure (fintech experience is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of: IAM (OKTA, AWS IAM, MFA, SSO, VPN); Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); Security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, CloudTrail, Splunk, CrowdStrike); Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, CIS

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