Principal Security Platform Engineer

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Job Description

We're looking for a Principal Security Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate security controls across cloud, network, identity, endpoint, data, and software supply chain environments. You will combine deep technical security expertise with a DevOps-driven approach, using automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Policy as Code (PaC), CI/CD security, and AI-assisted engineering tools to improve protection, efficiency, and resilience at scale.

🎯 Responsibilities

  • Architect, implement, and operate highly available security platforms and controls with measurable outcomes
  • Enhance and integrate security solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments
  • Continuously improve security controls through automation, IaC, PaC, and self-service capabilities
  • Implement and manage CSPM/CNAPP solutions, such as Wiz, to monitor and reduce cloud risk
  • Support secure software delivery pipelines, including dependency scanning, artifact validation, and secrets management
  • Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Pulumi, or Ansible for automated provisioning
  • Apply Policy as Code frameworks, such as OPA and Sentinel, for enforcement and compliance automation
  • Build and manage observability components for threat detection, alerting, and incident response
  • Collaborate with Security Operations, DevOps, and engineering teams to maintain a robust security posture
  • Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate automation, security analysis, and operational documentation

🛠️ Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in security engineering, platform engineering, or related cloud-focused roles
  • Hands-on experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as CSPM/CNAPP platforms
  • Strong understanding of networking, secure systems design, and infrastructure security principles
  • Proficiency in scripting or programming with Python and/or PowerShell
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments for operational security management
  • Knowledge of CI/CD security, IaC, and PaC practices using Terraform or similar tools
  • Strong operational mindset, including experience with monitoring, alerting, and incident response
  • Comfort working with AI-driven development and security analysis tools
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to document and present technical solutions effectively

➕ Nice to have

  • Deep expertise in Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, or OPA (Open Policy Agent) frameworks
  • Experience implementing software supply chain security measures, including SBOMs, artifact signing, and dependency risk checks
  • Familiarity with containerization and Kubernetes security controls
  • Knowledge of cloud-native security services and platform tools, such as Wiz and Checkov
  • Exposure to network security technologies, including IDS, IPS, DLP, EDR, firewalls, and file integrity monitoring
  • Strong Python development background focused on automation and orchestration
  • Experience creating self-service security solutions for engineering enablement
  • Demonstrated use of AI-assisted engineering tools to streamline workflows and security testing

🤗 Benefits

  • Private health insurance
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • 100% paid sick leave
  • Referral program
  • Professional certification opportunities
  • Language courses
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EPAM Systems

EPAM Systems Inc. (EPAM) is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company. Since 1993, EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM) has used its software engineering expertise to become a leading global provider of digital engineering, cloud and AI-enabled transformation services, as well as a leading business and experience consulting partner for global enterprises and ambitious...

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Benefits and perks

  • Flexible schedule
  • Work from home
  • Health insurance
  • Training budget
  • Seguro médico, dental y de visión
  • Planes 401(k) y de jubilación
  • Programa de asistencia al empleado
  • Reembolso de matrícula y programas de desarrollo profesional
  • Programas de bienestar y herramientas de mentoring