Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and proactive hands-on Tech Lead - Infrastructure and Security to oversee our infrastructure and security initiatives in our dynamic fintech startup. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, utilizing either AWS or Azure platforms, while ensuring the highest levels of security and compliance. You will lead a team focused on optimizing performance, implementing best practices, and safeguarding our systems against threats. If you are passionate about building secure and scalable infrastructure and eager to play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing company, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on AWS or Azure, leveraging services such as EC2, RDS, S3, or Azure VMs, Azure SQL Database, and Blob Storage.
- Security Architecture: Develop and implement security strategies and best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
- Monitoring and Optimization: Monitor system performance and security, implementing optimization strategies to ensure high availability and reliability of all systems.
- Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the fintech industry, establishing policies and procedures to meet security and compliance standards.
- Incident Response: Lead efforts in vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and incident response planning, addressing potential threats proactively and effectively.
- Team Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architectures, security policies, and operational procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ownership Mindset: Proactively takes initiative and embraces responsibility for outcomes. Self-motivated, you seek opportunities to identify challenges and implement efficient solutions.
- Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in infrastructure management and security in cloud environments, with strong expertise in either AWS or Azure.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3) or Azure services (e.g., Azure VMs, Azure SQL Database) and architecture. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
- Security Expertise: In-depth understanding of security frameworks, protocols, and practices, including firewalls, IAM, security monitoring, and incident response.
- Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with networking concepts, VPNs, and VPCs, and their application in a cloud environment.
- Automation and Scripting: Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager) and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
- Problem Solver: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Preferred Experience: Background in fintech or startups is a plus.
Join us in shaping the future of financial technology with secure and innovative solutions. If you're ready to take on this challenge and lead our infrastructure and security efforts, we would love to hear from you!
