Cyber Security Engineer
BARCELONA OR REMOTE
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- We seek an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Engineer to join our dynamic fintech team at CONCRYT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity within the fintech industry and possess a deep understanding of the challenges and risks associated with financial technologies. This role requires an individual who is not only technically proficient but also has the strategic insight to anticipate and mitigate potential threats.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and deploy robust security measures to protect sensitive financial data and infrastructure.
- Conduct comprehensive threat analysis and develop risk management strategies tailored to fintech environments.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, and lead the company’s efforts in obtaining and maintaining cybersecurity certifications (e.g., PCI-DSS, ISO 27001).
- Lead the incident response team to identify, assess, and mitigate security breaches in a timely manner.
- Perform regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure continuous improvement of security posture.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate security into all stages of the development lifecycle and mentor junior security engineers.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity and fintech, and drive innovation to enhance security measures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a senior role within the fintech industry.
- Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, DLP, SIEM, and encryption techniques.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in the fintech sector (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to security challenges.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- The best team to work with.
- Paid time off, sick leaves.
- Public holidays according to the HQ location (Latvia).
- Healthcare benefits/medical insurance and other benefits after the probationary period.