IT Security Engineer

RISK

. Design and implement security controls across AWS infrastructure, including access management, network segmentation, data protection, secrets management, and encryption key management .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing security controls within AWS environments, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS requirements and enhancing security monitoring and incident response capabilities. Proficient in automating security tasks and integrating security checks into CI/CD pipelines.

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AWS SecurityPCI DSS ComplianceCloud Security EngineeringVulnerability RemediationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)

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Hard Skills

Security Controls ImplementationThreat ModelingNetwork SegmentationData ProtectionAccess ManagementLinux SecurityTLSAPI SecurityPython AutomationBash Scripting

Soft Skills

Risk IdentificationProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWS IAMAWS VPCAWS KMSAWS Secrets ManagerAWS CloudTrailAWS GuardDutyAWS Security Hub

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPAWS Security

Industry Keywords

Payment Services SecurityCryptocurrency Wallet SecurityOWASP Top 10Cardholder Data Environment (CDE)Third-Party Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement security controls across AWS infrastructure, including access management, network segmentation, data protection, secrets management, and encryption key management
Ensure the security of payment services, APIs, and integrations with payment providers, banks, and cryptocurrency services
Implement and maintain PCI DSS technical requirements, including defining the cardholder data environment (CDE) scope, access controls, network segmentation, logging, and cardholder data protection
Conduct security reviews of system architecture and infrastructure changes, perform threat modeling, and support engineering teams in mitigating risks before production deployment
Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines, including vulnerability scanning, dependency analysis, secrets detection, configuration checks, and container image scanning
Enhance security monitoring, threat detection capabilities, and incident response procedures
Coordinate vulnerability remediation and system hardening activities, working closely with service owners to ensure security issues are effectively resolved

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven hands-on experience as a Security Engineer, Cloud Security Engineer, or DevSecOps Engineer
Strong experience securing AWS environments, including IAM, VPC, KMS, Secrets Manager, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub
Knowledge of PCI DSS requirements and practical experience implementing security controls or preparing payment infrastructure for compliance audits
Understanding of payment system architecture, sensitive data flows, and security risks associated with third-party integrations
Understanding of cryptocurrency wallet security, private key management, and transaction signing, including hot/cold wallets, multisig, and MPC
Strong knowledge of Linux, network security, TLS, access management, and the principle of least privilege
Understanding of OWASP Top 10 and API security, including authentication, authorization, webhook protection, and replay attack prevention
Experience automating security tasks using Python or Bash and working with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Ability to independently identify security risks, implement solutions, and validate their effectiveness
AWS Security, CISSP, CCSP, or similar security certifications will be considered a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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