2-3 December 2025
Excel, London
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Senior DevOps/Cybersecurity Engineer
Senior
Full time
Position overview
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Network Administrator with hands-on expertise in AWS Cloud Networking, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), AWS RDS (Microsoft SQL Server), and Cybersecurity best practices. This role will design, automate, secure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications and databases. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of cloud networking and automation with strong cybersecurity awareness to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability across all systems.
We are considering candidates currently based in Madrid or open to relocation to Madrid.
Project description European fintech headquartered in Belgium, holding regulated licenses issued by the Belgian Central Bank. Initially operating as a walk-in remittance business, they evolved into a remittance + banking enablement platform. Their current model: Core business: international remittances Secondary model: providing platform + licensing to other financial institutions/banks to operate in the EU Future vision: expand into banking services – prepaid cards, wallets, accounts, full banking functionality Regulatory posture: regulated in Belgium; able to upgrade licenses to broaden services (e-money, custody, lending, etc.) The Client is from Spain. Long-term project.
YOUR BACKGROUND
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 4-6+ years of experience in AWS cloud administration, networking, and security.
- 2+ years of experience with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation.
- Proven experience with AWS RDS (Microsoft SQL Server) - setup, maintenance, and performance tuning.
- Strong understanding of network security, IAM, and data protection within AWS.
- Hands-on knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, TLS/SSL, and firewall configuration.
- Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with Linux administration and scripting languages (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
- English Level - B2
Skills that will be a plus:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.
- Terraform Associate Certification (HashiCorp).
- Familiarity with SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, AWS Security Hub).
- Experience with Kubernetes/EKS, Docker, or container security.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and identity federation (SSO, SAML, OIDC).
- Understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud compliance frameworks.
Responsibilities
1.Cloud Infrastructure & Automation: -Design, provision, and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform and modern DevOps principles. -Develop reusable Terraform modules for networking, RDS, and compute resources, enforcing version control and automation. -Manage Terraform state files, remote backends (S3 + DynamoDB), and CI/CD pipeline integrations. -Optimize infrastructure for scalability, availability, and cost efficiency.
2.AWS Networking: -Design and administer VPC architectures, subnets, route tables, NAT gateways, and Transit Gateways. -Implement secure connectivity through VPNs, PrivateLink, and hybrid cloud configurations. -Configure Route 53, Elastic Load Balancers, and Security Groups for robust network routing and segmentation. -Monitor network performance with CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and AWS Config.
3.Database Infrastructure (RDS/MSSQL): -Deploy and maintain AWS RDS instances running Microsoft SQL Server using Terraform. -Manage parameter groups, backups, automated patching, and multi-AZ failover configurations. -Ensure RDS encryption (KMS), IAM authentication, and data replication for resilience. -Collaborate with database teams to optimize query performance and resource utilization.
4.Cybersecurity & Compliance: -Implement security-by-design principles across AWS infrastructure and Terraform deployments. -Manage IAM policies, roles, and least-privilege access controls for users and services. -Configure AWS WAF, GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Inspector for proactive threat detection. -Maintain encryption in transit and at rest for all network and RDS traffic. -Integrate security scanning into CI/CD pipelines (Terraform compliance, vulnerability scans, secrets detection). -Monitor and respond to security alerts, performing incident response and root cause analysis. -Support compliance initiatives such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, or NIST 800-53. -Maintain audit trails, asset inventories, and secure configuration baselines using AWS Config and CloudTrail.
5.Monitoring & Operations: -Implement centralized logging using CloudWatch Logs, AWS OpenSearch, or SIEM tools. -Automate infrastructure health checks, backups, and patch management. -Create documentation, network diagrams, and runbooks for operational readiness. -Participate in 24/7 incident response rotation and change management procedures.
WE OFFER
- A competitive, market-aligned salary.
- Professional growth opportunities within a fast-growing international company.
- A collaborative and dynamic environment with direct impact in the fight against financial crime.
- Access to innovative technologies and regulatory practices.
- A clear path for career progression with increasing responsibilities.
APPLICATION FORM
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