Lead Cybersecurity Engineer
EPAM Systems
IT
Remote
Posted on Apr 25, 2025
Lead Cybersecurity Engineer Description
Join our team as a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer, where you will take a pivotal role in advancing our security operations and shaping our overall security strategy.
You will act as an efficient problem solver, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing effective solutions while collaborating closely with technical and business teams to embed security best practices seamlessly. Eager to make a difference? Apply now.
#LI-DNI#EasyApply
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy security infrastructure emphasizing AWS and cloud-native security tools
- Build and improve security tools and workflows using Terraform, CloudFormation, and programming languages such as Bash and Python
- Identify and evaluate potential cyber threats and address areas of vulnerability
- Observe and assess data from security tools, offering actionable recommendations and detailed reporting
- Partner with engineering teams to fortify development environments and review product security measures
- Collaborate with cyber analysts and security engineers to design threat models, detections, response playbooks, and maintain tools for enhanced security intelligence
- Take part in developing and operating enterprise-level security systems, including SIEM, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, IAM, Privileged Access Management, and more
- Maintain and improve Crowdstrike EDR systems and SOAR platforms for greater operational efficiency
- Secure containerized environments, such as Kubernetes, and address related vulnerabilities
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role with hands-on expertise in AWS
- Expertise in scripting languages including Bash and Python
- Proficiency in Terraform and CloudFormation
- Knowledge of enterprise-scale security technologies such as SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management
- Experience with Crowdstrike or other EDR tools like Carbon Black, Tanium, OSQuery
- Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation tools for incident response workflows
- Hands-on experience with container technologies like Kubernetes and their security tools
- Ability to identify security gaps and develop effective remediation plans
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to work between technical and business teams
Nice to have
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+
- Experience in penetration testing
- Knowledge related to implementing compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS and SOX
We offer
- Improved medical coverage - EPAMers are eligible to participate in a supplementary health insurance program that shall have the usual coverage in the industry, with the Company funding 100% of the value of the monthly premium for participation
- Lunch Allowance - You will receive a daily allowance of CLP $ 7,000 per working day. Enjoy a nice meal on us
- Allowance for internet and electricity - You will receive an allowance of CLP $15,000 per month to cover internet and electricity expense
- National Holiday Bonus - We celebrate joining the Chilean Market. That is why all our employees will receive a bonus of CLP $86,646 in September
- Christmas Bonus - You will receive an End of Year bonus of CLP $170,539. It will be paid during the month of December, to ensure you have a Happy Holiday!
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Are you open to relocation? - If you want to relocate to another country and we have the right project, we will assist you every step of the way, to help you and your family, reach your new home