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Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Remote in Argentina, Mexico
Security.Cloud
& 10 others

We are looking for a Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance our cybersecurity capabilities and spearhead initiatives to safeguard systems, data, and operations.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to integrating security practices across the organization.

Responsibilities
  • Architect security infrastructure tailored to AWS and cloud-native tools
  • Improve security tools and workflows by utilizing Terraform, CloudFormation, Bash, and Python
  • Identify vulnerabilities, assess attack vectors, and implement appropriate mitigation measures
  • Analyze outputs from security tools and produce actionable insights and comprehensive reports
  • Ensure the security of code repositories and development workflows in partnership with engineering teams
  • Build and refine threat models, detections, incident response strategies, and intelligence tools with analysts and engineers
  • Deploy enterprise-scale technologies, including SIEMs, vulnerability management systems, incident response platforms, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management solutions
  • Optimize and manage Crowdstrike EDR tools and automate tasks using SOAR platforms
  • Establish security mechanisms for containerized environments, including Kubernetes
Requirements
  • 7+ years in cybersecurity roles with hands-on expertise in AWS, scripting languages (Bash, Python), Terraform, and CloudFormation
  • 2+ years in leadership positions
  • Background in SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management technologies
  • Proficiency in Crowdstrike or comparable EDR tools such as Carbon Black, Tanium, or OSQuery
  • Advanced knowledge of SOAR platforms for automating incident response
  • Expertise in securing containerized solutions like Kubernetes
  • Understanding of risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and building resilience
  • Strong interpersonal skills for bridging technical and non-technical teams while driving security initiatives
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity certifications, including CISSP, CEH, or Security+
  • Competency in pentesting and simulating attack scenarios
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks, such as PCI DSS and SOX
Benefits
  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn