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Argentina
We are looking for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to enhance our organization's security capabilities and guide key initiatives to safeguard systems, data, and overall operations.
The ideal candidate will possess meticulous attention to detail, demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, and collaborate effectively to promote security across all teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and oversee security infrastructure with emphasis on AWS and cloud-native technologies
- Improve security processes and tools using Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting in Bash or Python
- Identify vulnerabilities, assess exploitation risks, and deliver actionable mitigation plans
- Monitor security systems and interpret outputs to deliver actionable insights and comprehensive reports
- Work closely with engineering teams to implement secure coding practices and refine development processes
- Coordinate with analysts and engineers to enhance threat models, detection capabilities, and incident management systems
- Implement technologies at an enterprise scale, including SIEM, vulnerability management tools, incident response platforms, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management solutions
- Optimize and expand Crowdstrike EDR tools and integrate automation workflows via SOAR platforms
- Leverage effective security practices to protect containerized environments, including Kubernetes
Requirements
- At least 5 years in cybersecurity roles with hands-on experience in AWS, scripting (Bash, Python), Terraform, and CloudFormation
- Over 1 year of leadership experience in relevant roles
- Proven background in SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management
- Expertise in Crowdstrike or comparable EDR tools such as Carbon Black, Tanium, or OSQuery
- Advanced familiarity with SOAR platforms to enable automated incident response
- Proficiency in securing container platforms like Kubernetes
- Understanding of cybersecurity risks, with the capability to propose and execute effective mitigations
- Strong communication skills to bridge technical and organizational needs while advancing security measures
Nice to have
- Background in certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+
- Pentesting skills and an ability to simulate and analyze attack scenarios
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks, including 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