Job description
Working At Bitso
We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others. We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.
To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.
Your Purpose
As a Security Engineer II at Bitso, you’ll design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions across our network infrastructure and cloud environments. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems, especially those supporting critical financial operations like SPEI, are protected against evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency. Your expertise in network engineering and security will be crucial in building resilient defenses, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations, and responding to security incidents effectively.
Reports To
Infrastructure Security Manager
Who You Are
The following qualifications are required for this role:
- Must be based in Mexico City and located within 2 hours commuting distance to the city center for occasional on-site requirements.
- 3+ years of experience in network engineering with a strong focus on security implementation and management.
- Solid understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security principles with hands-on experience in network security technologies, particularly in environments handling high-volume financial transactions.
- Experience working with Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems and principles, including user provisioning, role-based access control, and authentication mechanisms, with an understanding of how these apply to financial system access.
- Proficiency in automation with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience working with security frameworks and compliance standards, with a keen understanding of their application in the financial sector, including those relevant to SPEI operations.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex security and network issues, especially those impacting financial service availability and integrity.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including those involved in regulatory compliance.
- Ability to work autonomously while being accountable and self-driven in a remote environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with AWS security services and cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
- Experience with security monitoring and SIEM tools, particularly in a financial context for detecting anomalous activities.
- Understanding of fraud detection and prevention mechanisms relevant to electronic payment systems.
What You Will Do
- Design, implement, and maintain robust security solutions across our network infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are protected against evolving threats while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Build resilient defenses, ensuring compliance with local financial regulations, and responding to security incidents effectively.
Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we’re looking for. If this role excites you but you don’t match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.
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Who We Are
With over 9 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America. We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion. We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we’re committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.
When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:
Mission-Driven: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges
High Sense of Urgency: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
Exceptional Hard Skills: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.
Self-Management: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.
Compensation & Benefits
At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.
So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:
- Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off.
- Remote-first work environment.
- Employee Stock Option program.
- Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app.
- Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.
- Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.
- Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more.
Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us? Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!
- These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
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