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South Geeks

Senior InfoSec Engineer

Posted 21 Days Ago
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
Senior level
Design, maintain, and improve security monitoring, auditing, and automation using scripting, Linux webservers, REST APIs, SIEM/syslog tuning, and GitLab CI/CD. Collaborate with engineering, ops, and compliance to deliver reliable security insights, support migrations, and automate security workflows.
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About Us

At South Geeks, we engage top-performing tech professionals from Latin America to join our clients’ teams worldwide. For over 8 years, we’ve been helping future-shaping companies scale faster by curating world-class tech talent and building long-lasting, strategic partnerships. We pride ourselves on a people-centered culture that powers innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

About the Client

Our client is a pioneering biotechnology company that is unlocking the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Their platform combines genomics, bioinformatics, and machine learning to generate insights that are reshaping how patients are diagnosed, monitored, and treated.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer to maintain and evolve critical security monitoring, auditing, and automation processes. In this role, you’ll combine hands-on scripting, system design, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure security data is reliable, actionable, and always a step ahead of emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain, organize, and develop scripts for security monitoring, auditing, and reporting.

  • Manage and optimize data presentation on Linux-based webservers.

  • Interact with REST APIs for data collection and automation workflows.

  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to ensure stakeholders receive consistent and stable security insights.

  • Develop and tune event logging, alerting, and syslog configurations.

  • Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and jobs (yaml).

  • Support automation and orchestration across security workflows.

  • Contribute to system redesigns and migrations when needed.

What You Need to Succeed in This Role
  • 6+ years of experience in Information Security, DevSecOps, or related engineering roles.

  • Strong proficiency in Python and Bash scripting (Perl knowledge is a plus).

  • Deep experience with REST APIs for automation and integrations.

  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and yaml configuration.

  • Solid understanding of Linux server environments and web-based data presentation.

  • Familiarity with security technologies across network, endpoint, identity, cloud, and data protection domains.

  • Experience with security event logging and tuning (syslog, SIEMs).

  • Knowledge of security orchestration and automation workflows.

  • Self-motivated, inquisitive, and comfortable working independently.

Tools & Platforms You’ll Work With
  • CrowdStrike

  • Cisco & Palo Alto Firewalls (Syslog data)

  • Active Directory

  • Okta

  • GitLab

  • Network appliances and ticketing system integrations

Our Team
We strive to create an inspiring and growth-oriented environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered. We promote both personal and professional development, with individualized support for your needs and concerns. We aim to build a space where everyone can thrive.

What We Offer

  • Long-term projects

  • 100% remote work

  • Payment in USD

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Work from Home (WFH) & Training reimbursement

  • English lessons

  • Technical training

  • Career coaching

Note: This position is available for candidates based in Argentina.

Top Skills

Python,Bash,Perl,Rest Apis,Yaml,Linux,Syslog,Siem,Crowdstrike,Cisco Firewalls,Palo Alto Firewalls,Active Directory,Okta,Gitlab,Gitlab Ci/Cd,Network Appliances,Ticketing Systems

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