Senior Cloud Security Engineer

About Us

Félix is a chat-based platform that enables Latinos in the US to send money home, pioneering remittance services via WhatsApp. We combine Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to disrupt how remittances are done today and build the future of cross-border payments.

By joining Felix you will be part of the most innovative company in the cross-border payment industry. We recently received investment from top VCs from Silicon Valley, Europe, and Latam, as well as we won Blockchain and AI innovation and application awards at the Wharton Business School. You will be joining the journey to build the financial platform and become the companion for all Latinos in the United States!

About the Role

As a Sr. Cloud Security Engineer at Félix, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our users’ data and ensuring the integrity of our platform. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect our infrastructure against cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Firewall Management: Configure and maintain network & web applications firewalls to control inbound and outbound traffic, protecting our systems from unauthorized access.

• Networking Security: Implement security protocols, and manage EDRs (SentinelOne) and best practices across our network infrastructure to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.

• Alerting and Monitoring: Develop and oversee effective monitoring systems to detect and respond to security incidents in a timely manner.

• Email Security: Implement measures to protect our email infrastructure from phishing attacks, spam, and other email-borne threats.

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Help us manage user roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive data and to execute sensitive commands.

• Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify and proactively address security weaknesses in our systems and applications.

• Application Security: Collaborate with development teams to ensure that security is built into our applications from the outset, following secure coding practices and implementing security controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or a similar role

• Highly Preferred: Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification from Google Cloud

• Strong understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies

• Proficiency in network and web application (WAF) firewall administration and configuration in a Google Cloud environment.

• Experience with security monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS)

• Knowledge of vulnerability management and penetration testing methodologies

• Familiarity with IAM concepts and best practices

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Initial stock options grant

• Annual performance bonus

• Health, dental, and vision plans 

• Remote work environment

• Continuous learning opportunities 

• Unlimited PTO

• Paid parental leave

• Empowering opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Félix, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination.