Security Operations Engineer; Azure & Compliance

Security Operations Engineer (Azure & Compliance)

Title: Senior Security Operations (Sec Ops) Engineer

Location: Miami, FL (Hybrid)

Duration: Contract (6–12 months, potential for conversion)

NOTE:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 2. 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.
• 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
• Monitoring & Analytics: Alien Vault IDS, Palo Alto IPS, Azure Security Center
• Cloud Security: Azure ATP, CASB, Privileged Identity Management

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Finance

Industries

• Information Services, Banking, and Investment Banking