Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

At AstroPay, we believe in empowering people to reach their full potential and to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company. Our goal is to provide a cutting-edge online payment solution that goes beyond just a traditional wallet. We are dedicated to creating a dynamic and challenging work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and a strong sense of community among our team.

Our multinational and multicultural team is made up of talented and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering the best possible experience to our customers and users. We value teamwork, collaboration, and a can-do attitude, and we’re always looking for new talent to join our growing company.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative company, AstroPay is the perfect place for you. With our entrepreneurial spirit and drive to succeed, we offer an environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Join us today and be part of our mission to revolutionize the online payment industry.

A Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at AstroPay is responsible for safeguarding the company's information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, and disruption. This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our data, systems, and networks.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and security audits to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in our AWS environment and applications.

• Implement and maintain security controls and policies that comply with industry standards, such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST 800, NIST CSF, ISO27001, and other cybersecurity frameworks.

• Provide guidance and support to development teams to ensure secure coding practices and design secure applications that follow OWASP standards and best practices.

• Monitor and analyze security logs and alerts to detect and respond to security incidents and breaches. Develop and execute incident response plans and procedures to contain and mitigate the impact of security incidents.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as IT, compliance, legal, and risk management, to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to cybersecurity.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and recommend improvements to our security posture and strategy.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in the fintech industry.

• Hands-on experience with AWS security, networking, and architecture.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, NIST 800, NIST CSF, ISO27001, and OWASP.

• Experience with incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.

• Familiarity with web application security and secure coding practices.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent are preferred.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours: We are results-oriented.

• Professional growth: Take off your professional career. Explore your passions.

• Fully remote: Work from anywhere.

• AstroTeam: Get in touch with your team and have fun.

• AstroPay House: Meet and connect with AstroPayers in all the world.

• Training: Keep on building your knowledge with EDX platform.