Cybersecurity Engineer: Cloud & Threat Defense

Globant; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance benefits

Retirement benefits with 401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Globant is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and assess security solutions for enterprise clients across industries. You will work with engagement teams to translate security strategy into hands-on execution and strengthen client security postures against evolving threats.

The role requires 3–6+ years in cybersecurity engineering or IT risk consulting, hands-on cloud security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or IT risk consulting.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) security services.
• Working knowledge of network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection tools.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS as applicable).
• Scripting/automation experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to present to both technical and executive audiences.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (varies by engagement, typically 20–50%).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain security architectures, including network segmentation, IAM, endpoint protection, and cloud security controls (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing to identify risks in client environments.
• Develop and implement security monitoring solutions (SIEM, SOAR) and support incident detection and response activities.
• Support clients through security audits and compliance initiatives (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
• Review and harden system configurations, applications, and infrastructure against industry best practices and frameworks (CIS Benchmarks, MITRE ATT&CK).
• Automate security processes and controls using scripting/Infrastructure-as-Code (Python, Terraform, PowerShell).
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to translate technical findings into business risk narratives and remediation roadmaps.
• Contribute to proposal development, engagement scoping, and thought leadership materials.
• Mentor junior consultants and support internal capability-building initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging threats, tools, and regulatory requirements relevant to client industries.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Cloud security

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

AWS security services

Azure security services

GCP security services

SIEM

SOAR

Splunk

Sentinel

QRadar

Job description

Globant is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and assess security solutions for enterprise clients across industries. You will work with engagement teams to translate security strategy into hands-on execution and strengthen client security postures against evolving threats.

The role requires 3–6+ years in cybersecurity engineering or IT risk consulting, hands-on cloud security experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).