Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Paynamics; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Paynamics Technologies Inc. in Makati City is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement security controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will drive improvements to our cloud security posture and ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.

You will identify vulnerabilities, collaborate with DevOps and Compliance teams, respond to incidents at Level 3, and mentor junior engineers to advance security initiatives across the organization.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM

MFA

SSO

VPN

SIEM

CloudTrail

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Python

Bash

PowerShell

NIST

ISO 27001

CIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Okta

CrowdStrike

Splunk

CloudTrail

SIEM

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