Job Description
Security Operations Engineer (Azure & Compliance)
Title: Senior Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer
Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract (6–12 months, potential for conversion)
NOTE:
Excellent comm skills, stakeholder management and if they speak Spanish even better
Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Security Operations Engineer to join a growing cybersecurity team supporting a global banking transformation initiative. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining robust security operations across expanding U.S. and LATAM offices, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and regulatory alignment.
The position reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and supports the Chief Information Officer (CIO) , serving as a strategic liaison between internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitor access and security events across infrastructure and applications.
Lead incident response and forensic investigations for cybersecurity events.
Manage and update role-based access matrices and privileged access controls.
Coordinate with cybersecurity vendors and internal teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
Conduct risk profiling aligned with FFIEC and GLBA standards.
Perform evidence gathering and validation for cybersecurity maturity assessments.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory frameworks.
Oversee perimeter and datacenter firewall configurations (e.g., Palo Alto).
Manage endpoint protection, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
Implement defense-in-depth strategies including network segmentation and zero-trust architecture.
2. Change Management & Governance
Participate in change approval processes for infrastructure and application updates.
Collaborate with governance bodies to assess risk levels and authorize go-live decisions.
Maintain audit trails and documentation for all security-related changes.
Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external vendors.
Support contract hiring models and team expansion efforts across regions.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with cybersecurity analysts, IT project managers, and infrastructure administrators.
Required Skills & Experience:
Proficiency in SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms.
Experience with FFIEC frameworks, NIST standards, and GLBA compliance.
Familiarity with cloud security tools (Azure Security Center, ATP, Conditional Access).
Strong understanding of network protocols, segmentation, and firewall rule sets.
Ability to conduct penetration testing and risk mitigation planning.
Technical Environment:
Firewall & NAC: Palo Alto (Perimeter & Datacenter), Counteract
Endpoint Management: SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Crowdstrike, Qualys
Monitoring & Analytics: AlienVault IDS, Palo Alto IPS, Azure Security Center
Cloud Security: Azure ATP, CASB, Privileged Identity Management
Preferred Certifications:
CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent (preferred but not required)
Why This Role is Exciting:
Be part of a core banking transformation initiative using Temenos.
Work closely with executive leadership including the CTO and CIO.
Help build a cybersecurity team from the ground up in a high-growth environment.
Collaborate across international teams, including Peru and the U.S.
Opportunity to shape security strategy for a rapidly expanding organization.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology and Finance
Industries
Information Services, Banking, and Investment Banking
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Job Tags
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