Cloud Security Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Cloud Security Engineer (Fintech): Building and scaling the information security function for a cloud-native fintech platform with an accent on cloud security, DevSecOps integration, and vulnerability management. Focus on hardening AWS infrastructure, automating security controls, and driving secure development practices in a high-compliance payment environment.

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered payment technology provider and licensed financial institution serving PSPs and neobanks globally.

What you will do

• Harden and maintain security across multi-account AWS environments including IAM, VPC, and EKS.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage the vulnerability lifecycle, including scanning, triage, and remediation tracking.
• Implement and maintain cloud security posture monitoring and log aggregation.
• Own secrets management and kubernetes RBAC configurations.
• Participate in threat modeling and incident response activities.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, or infrastructure security.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (IAM, VPC, EKS, GuardDuty).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and ability to automate tasks with Python/Bash.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes security including RBAC and network policies.
• Fluent in both Russian and English languages.
• Practical knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and vulnerability management lifecycles.

Nice to have

• Experience with PCI DSS compliance in a fintech environment.
• Familiarity with network reconnaissance tools like Shodan or Nmap.
• Experience with FortiGate/Fortinet security products.
• Prior experience building security processes from scratch.

Culture & Benefits

• High autonomy working directly with the CISO to shape security architecture.
• Opportunity to influence engineering culture and tooling strategy.
• Collaborative, horizontal team structure.
• Continuous learning and professional development support.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.