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Title: Senior Security Operations (SecOps) Engineer Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid) Duration: Contract (6–12 months, potential for conversion) NOTE: • Language Requirement: Spanish proficiency preferred • 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. 2. Risk Assessment & Compliance • 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. 3. Infrastructure & Endpoint Security • 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. 4. 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. 5. Strategic Liaison & Vendor Management • 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 • IAM & MFA: Azure Conditional Access, Microsoft Defender, Active Directory • Monitoring & Analytics: AlienVault IDS, Palo Alto IPS, Azure Security Center • Cloud Security: Azure ATP, CASB, Privileged Identity Management • Threat Modeling & DLP: DMARCIAN, Front Door Azure, SAST/DAST 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.

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