Security Engineer II

Your Purpose 

As a Security Engineer II at Bitso, you'll design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions across our network infrastructure and cloud environments. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems, especially those supporting critical financial operations like SPEI, are protected against evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency. Your expertise in network engineering and security will be crucial in building resilient defenses, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations, and responding to security incidents effectively.

Reports To

Infrastructure Security Manager

Who You Are 

The following qualifications are required for this role:

• Must be based in Mexico City and located within 2 hours commuting distance to the city center for occasional on-site requirements.
• 3+ years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on security implementation and management.
• Solid understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security principles with hands-on experience in network security technologies, particularly in environments handling high-volume financial transactions.
• Experience working with Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and principles, including user provisioning, role-based access control, and authentication mechanisms, with an understanding of how these apply to financial system access.
• Proficiency in automation with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards, with a keen understanding of their application in the financial sector, including those relevant to SPEI operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex security and network issues, especially those impacting financial service availability and integrity.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including those involved in regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work autonomously while being accountable and self-driven in a remote environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS security services and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with security monitoring and SIEM tools, particularly in a financial context for detecting anomalous activities.
• Understanding of fraud detection and prevention mechanisms relevant to electronic payment systems.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions across our network infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are protected against evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Build resilient defenses, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations, and responding to security incidents effectively. 

Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we're looking for. If this role excites you but you don't match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.

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