We are looking for a **Lead Cybersecurity Engineer** to enhance our organization's security capabilities and guide key initiatives to safeguard systems, data, and overall operations.
**Responsibilities**
- Design, implement, and oversee security infrastructure with emphasis on AWS and cloud-native technologies
- Improve security processes and tools using Terraform, CloudFormation, and scripting in Bash or Python
- Identify vulnerabilities, assess exploitation risks, and deliver actionable mitigation plans
- Monitor security systems and interpret outputs to deliver actionable insights and comprehensive reports
- Work closely with engineering teams to implement secure coding practices and refine development processes
- Coordinate with analysts and engineers to enhance threat models, detection capabilities, and incident management systems
- Implement technologies at an enterprise scale, including SIEM, vulnerability management tools, incident response platforms, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management solutions
- Optimize and expand Crowdstrike EDR tools and integrate automation workflows via SOAR platforms
- Leverage effective security practices to protect containerized environments, including Kubernetes
**Requirements**:
- At least 5 years in cybersecurity roles with hands-on experience in AWS, scripting (Bash, Python), Terraform, and CloudFormation
- Over 1 year of leadership experience in relevant roles
- Proven background in SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response, HIDS/NIDS, PKI, SSO, IAM, and Privileged Access Management
- Expertise in Crowdstrike or comparable EDR tools such as Carbon Black, Tanium, or OSQuery
- Advanced familiarity with SOAR platforms to enable automated incident response
- Proficiency in securing container platforms like Kubernetes
- Understanding of cybersecurity risks, with the capability to propose and execute effective mitigations




- Strong communication skills to bridge technical and organizational needs while advancing security measures
**Nice to have**
- Background in certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+
- Pentesting skills and an ability to simulate and analyze attack scenarios
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks, including PCI DSS and SOX
**We offer**
- Career plan and real growth opportunities
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
- English classes with a certified teacher
- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
- Adaptable work schedule and dress code
- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
- Grocery coupons
- 30 days December bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

📌 Lead Cybersecurity Engineer (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México