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Cloud Security Engineer
Romania (Brasov, Iasi, Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Craiova, Timișoara), Mexico (Guadalajara), Morocco (Casablanca)

Date posted: 25.10.2023

Job type: Full time

Romania (Brasov, Iasi, Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Craiova, Timișoara), Mexico (Guadalajara), Morocco (Casablanca)

Remote work

Full time

Job perks: Team-centric workplace; Global and diverse team dynamics

About the project

How we hire:
At Pentalog, excellence is what you'll do. We're guided by a mission to positively impact the software development world.

Pentalog is looking for an experienced and passionate Cloud Security Engineer with a deep understanding of AWS and familiarity with the Azure and GCP platforms, as well as a background in infrastructure as code (IaC) and automation. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and managing durable security strategies in the cloud that correspond with the client's objectives and security standards.

Our client is one of the largest Internet platforms in the travel & hospitality industry. This US-based company relies on user-generated content and prides itself in providing a unique experience for online visitors and employees.
 

Job requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a security engineer with a focus on cloud security;
  • Proven experience with AWS is a essential, while experience with Azure and GCP is a plus;
  • Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation;
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud security technologies, processes, and concepts;
  • Understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, and distributed networks);
  • Familiarity with compliance & security standards across the enterprise IT landscape;
  • A strong grasp of web protocols, web application architectures, and frameworks is essential;
  • Hands-on experience with automated security testing tools;
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or similar fields;
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of managing numerous tasks, prioritising effectively, and meeting deadlines;
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
  • Good English skills.
     

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, data protection strategies, and related security operations;
  • Develop automation scripts to handle and track alerts;
  • Perform testing on systems to detect any security misconfigurations, performance and availability issues;
  • Develop and maintain documentation for security systems, procedures, and security diagrams;
  • Review cloud architectures and provide guidance for security best practices;
  • Proactively identify security flaws and vulnerabilities;
  • Develop strategies to handle security alerts and coordinate investigative activities;
  • Engage in security research to stay up-to-date on the latest security trends and threats.
     

Extra skills

  • AWS Certified Security Specialty, CISSP, CISM, or other industry-recognized security certification(s) is desirable.

Benefits

  • Foreign language classes;
  • Competitive salary and bonuses;
  • Free pass to learning platforms;
  • A multicultural, friendly work environment;
  • Working in a company with an Agile mindset: continuous knowledge sharing and validated learning;
  • The possibility to bring your own creative and innovative ideas to life;
  • Mentorship programs that encourage and enable your professional development;
  • Great career development opportunities;
  • Improvement of your hard and soft skills through workshops, knowledge sharing sessions and presentations on multiple IT-related topics.
     

About Pentalog

As a leading European Software Services company operating internationally in France, Romania, Germany, Moldova, UK, Vietnam, Mexico, Morocco and USA, we employ over 1,300 engineers and IT experts who work in a very dynamic, multicultural working environment.

At Pentalog, your talents & ambitions are recognized and rewarded; we offer plenty of opportunities to develop, both individually, as well as a professional, and we reward our collaborators who understand the importance of self-improvement.

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