Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (with some Cloud Security focused)

Important IT company At the Latin American level, growth requires:

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (with some Cloud Security focused) 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, Go or equivalent development, hands-on experience with AWS security-centric services, and proficiency in AWS Step.

Functions and Lambdas.

• Design, develop and maintain automation framework and scripts to streamline security processes and workflows.

• Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure.

• Implement innovative security solutions to reduce the mean time to detect and respond.

• Implement and optimize AWS Step Functions and Lambda for serverless automation workflows.

• Leverage AWS security-centric services (e.g., IAM, Control Tower, KMS, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge) to enhance cloud security.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines

Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance and

compliance

• Stay updated on AWS best practices, security trends, and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvements.

• Must be able to perform hands-on support for a wide range of security technologies, including, but not limited to: Pipeline security, DevSecOps, CloudFormation templates, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, SIEM, CSPM and Vulnerability Scanners.

• Work independently with minimal supervision, while providing guidance and collaborating with the team as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field (or equivalent work-related experience)

• 3+ years of professional experience in Python, Go or equivalent development, focusing on automation

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies, particularly security-centric services (IAM, KMS, Control Tower, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge, etc)

• Proficiency in writing and developing infrastructure-as-code using Terraform

• Working knowledge of AWS Step Functions and AWS Lambda for serverless architectures SIEM, IPS, and Vulnerability Scanners

• Familiar with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Scalr, Harness, Jenkins) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Knowledge of additional programming languages or scripting tools

• Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Alibaba, GCP) is a plus

• Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and secure coding practices

ADVANCED CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH AND SPANISH ESSENTIAL (Will be evaluated).

If you are a foreingner residing in Mexico, you must have a valid INE, CURP, NSS and RFC.

Job type: Remote.

Location: Mexico

Salary: OPEN

Benefits: Excellent superior benefits.