Cloud Security Specialist

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It's you who can make an impact! Join our dynamic team as a Cloud Security Specialist and shape tomorrow's innovations! It is the dream job for those passionate about AWS and crave a vibrant team atmosphere. Apply yourself or drop us a line if you know someone who fits the role. Let's enjoy the engineering and vibrant international environment together!

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role :

As a Cloud Security Specialist, you'll become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities :

• Cloud Security Management :
  
• Monitor, secure and optimize AWS environments, ensuring alignment with industry, best practices and internal definitions. Collaborate with other teams
• Manage Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools, such as Sysdig or comparable solutions
• Risk and Compliance :
  
• Perform regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans and security audits
• Implement and enforce compliance with GRC frameworks and regulatory standards (CIS, NIST and others)
• Tool and Automation Integration :
  
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python and policy-as-code with Rego to enhance security posture
• Incident Response and Analysis :
  
• Participate in incident response efforts and conduct forensic investigations as required
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats in cloud

Requirements :

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS security implementations
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles, GRC frameworks and compliance standards such as CIS and NIST
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Experience with additional cloud platforms like Azure and / or GCP
• Familiarity with CSPM tools (e.g., Sysdig) or equivalent solutions
• Advanced knowledge of excel
• Practical experience with Python scripting and Rego for policy definition and automation
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of security monitoring tools, SIEM, IDS / IPS, and threat modeling methodologies
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices and integration of security within continuous delivery pipelines

Personal skills :

• Technical Expertise :
  Deep knowledge of cloud architecture, security best practices and automation tools
• Proactivity :
  Demonstrated initiative in identifying vulnerabilities, suggesting improvements and implementing preventive measures
• Analytical Thinking :
  Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed risk assessments and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Communication :
  Excellent communication skills to effectively articulate security risks and collaborate with diverse teams
• Adaptability :
  Ability to stay updated with emerging cloud security trends and adapt quickly to new technologies and threats
• Attention to Detail :
  A meticulous approach to policy implementation, incident management and compliance auditing

What`s in it for you?

• Care :
  your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave days
• Tailored education path :
  boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy license, language courses and company-paid certifications
• Growth environment :
  share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
• Flexibility :
  Own your schedule - you are the one to decide when to start your working day. Just don't miss your regular team stand-up. We are there to support your work-life balance and provide 23 vacation days & short Fridays
• Opportunities :
  we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Internal Mobility Program helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfill your potential
• Global impact :
  work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
• Welcoming environment :
  feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us :

Join a well-established company and a friendly team of professionals.

Our Delivery Center in Malaga is one of the leading IT hubs in Andalusia - it provides an exceptional mix of vibrant tech talent community, wide-open access to expertise advancement opportunities, hybrid / remote work setup & endless Mediterranean seashore summer.

Seize the perks of global opportunities, local atmosphere and industry-leading clients.

Be bold, not bored!

Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can't wait to see you at Ciklum.