Senior Cybersecurity

LinkThinks is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity & Cloud Security specialist to participate in international technology projects, working directly with clients and engineering teams in the United States. We are looking for a 100% technical and hands-on professional with proven experience implementing, configuring, managing, monitoring, and strengthening cybersecurity solutions. Position details
• Position: Senior Cybersecurity & Cloud Security Engineer.
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Location:
Mexico.
• Work arrangement: 100% Remote.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• English: Advanced B2+/C1, mandatory. Required qualifications 1. Professional experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure, information security, or cybersecurity.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in Cloud Security.
• Proven experience implementing and managing security solutions in enterprise environments.
• Experience working with Cloud, hybrid, and On-Premise environments. 2. Cloud security (Azure / AWS)
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Implementation and management of security controls in cloud infrastructure.
• Configuration of security policies, permissions, and access controls.
• Protection of cloud resources, services, and workloads.
• Identification of insecure configurations and risk remediation.
• Knowledge of secure cloud architectures. 3. Infrastructure and systems administration
• Administration of Windows Server and Linux environments.
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and hybrid environments.
• Server configuration and implementation of security policies.
• Operating system and server hardening.
• Security patch and update management.
• Knowledge of virtualization and enterprise environments. 4. Identity and access management
• Implementation and administration of Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) configuration.
• Privileged access management and access controls.
• Implementation of the principle of least privilege.
• Knowledge and implementation of Zero Trust architectures. 5. Vulnerability management and security monitoring
• Execution of vulnerability assessments and security scans.
• Risk analysis and vulnerability prioritization.
• Development and execution of remediation plans.
• Monitoring of security events and alerts.
• Security incident investigation, analysis, and response.
• Implementation of security controls for endpoints, servers, networks, and applications. 6. Network security
• Knowledge of enterprise networking and communication protocols.
• Firewall administration and configuration.
• Experience with VPNs and perimeter security controls.
• Network segmentation and traffic control.
• Identification and resolution of connectivity and security issues. 7. Security standards and frameworks Knowledge and practical application of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including:
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks.
• ISO/IEC 27001. Desirable technologies and tools Hands-on experience with the following technologies will be considered an advantage:
• Microsoft security: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel.
• SIEM: Splunk.
• Vulnerability management: Qualys, Tenable.
• Network security: Zscaler, Palo Alto.
• Privileged access management: CyberArk.
• Virtualization: VMware.
• Automation: PowerShell and Python.
• Cloud & DevSecOps: Kubernetes and Terraform.
• Compliance: PCI DSS and SOC 2. Desirable certifications
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500).
• CompTIA Security+.
• CISSP.
• CCSP.
• Equivalent cybersecurity and cloud security certifications. Advanced English required Advanced English proficiency (B2+/C1), both spoken and written, is mandatory due to daily collaboration with clients and technical teams in the United States. The candidate must be able to:
• Participate in technical meetings in English.
• Explain security configurations and technical solutions.
• Analyze and communicate security incidents.
• Document technical procedures and solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues directly with international teams. The profile we are looking for
• An engineer with a strong technical background and hands-on experience.
• Ability to implement and manage security solutions from end to end.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Ability to work independently and execute technical tasks.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to document technical procedures and configurations.
• Excellent collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary and international teams. This is NOT a management, leadership, or people-management position. It is entirely focused on technical execution and hands-on engineering.

How to apply
If you meet the experience and technical requirements, send your updated CV in English, highlighting the projects you have worked on, the technologies you have implemented, and your hands-on experience in cloud security and cybersecurity.