Cloud Security Engineer

Mollie

Mollie

Other Engineering
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2024

Your opportunity

Mollie is one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech companies. We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to enhance our cloud infrastructure's security posture. As a member of the Security Engineering team, you will support engineering teams in strengthening infrastructure security while enabling innovation. This role offers ample opportunities to make a substantial impact by driving a wide range of security initiatives and making critical, informed decisions.

What you'll be doing :

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our security landscape.

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to establish and maintain a secure cloud environment.

  • Design, implement, and manage robust cloud infrastructures to protect against cyber threats.

  • Develop automated solutions to efficiently address security challenges.

  • Create and maintain security infrastructure and controls aligned with industry best practices and compliance standards.

  • Seamlessly integrate security into the software development lifecycle through collaboration with product and engineering teams.

  • Conduct design reviews and actively participate in threat modeling sessions.

What you’ll bring :

  • Demonstrated expertise in security fundamentals, including threat modeling, risk assessment, and vulnerability management.

  • Proven ability to analyze, problem-solve, and communicate effectively.

  • Minimum of two years of hands-on cloud security experience on at least one major public cloud platform (GCP preferred).

  • Successful track record in securing cloud infrastructures.

  • In-depth knowledge of securing containerized applications and orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes.

  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform.

  • Experience with automation using Python, Shell Script, or Go programming languages.

  • Strong foundation in Linux systems and shell scripting.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably using GitLab.

  • Understanding of Shift Left Security principles and experience with SRE or DevSecOps practices.

Nice to haves :

  • Experience with relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., GCP Cloud Security Engineer).

  • Knowledge of industry-standard security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS).

  • Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., Sysdig).

*Kindly note that relocation support is not offered for this role.