Job Summary This contractor will serve as a Security Engineer supporting both enterprise and product environments, with a strong focus on hands-on implementation and day-to-day security operations.
This role will work closely with security leadership but will be more execution-focused, helping drive initiatives across patching, endpoint security, and infrastructure hardening.The adecuado candidate is someone who enjoys working "in the weeds" and can actively implement and maintain security controls across network, infrastructure, database, and cloud environments.
This role will be critical in strengthening the organization's security posture by deploying tools, remediating vulnerabilities, and ensuring systems align with frameworks such as ISO *****, CIS, NIST, PCI DSS, and SOX.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer with strong infrastructure or systems experience who is interested in building deeper expertise in security.ResponsibilitiesExecute on security initiatives across patching, system hardening, and vulnerability remediationDeploy and manage security agents across endpoints, servers, and infrastructureIdentify and remediate security gaps across network, infrastructure, and database layersSupport firewall configurations, patching cycles, and secure buildsAssist with database security efforts, including hardening and compliance toolingEnsure systems align with ISO *****, CIS benchmarks, NIST,



and other frameworksPartner with engineering teams to implement security controls, not just design themSupport SIEM integrations and ensure proper logging and telemetry coverageParticipate in audit preparation and remediation effortsAct as a hands-on resource for security improvements across multiple environmentsQualificationsExperience in a hands-on engineering role (Systems, Infrastructure, or Security Engineering)Strong experience with patching, system maintenance, or vulnerability remediationExperience working with endpoint or infrastructure tools (agent deployments, monitoring tools, EDR, etc.)Basic understanding of security principles (hardening, least privilege, patching, etc.)Interest in growing into a security-focused roleExperience working with servers, networks, or cloud infrastructureAbility to identify issues and execute fixes, not just escalateComfortable working in a hands-on, execution-focused environmentStrong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teamsNice to HavesExposure to security frameworks (ISO *****, NIST, CIS, PCI, etc.)Experience with EDR, vulnerability scanning, or security toolingExposure to SIEM or logging platformsExperience with database environments (SQL)Familiarity with system or database hardening practicesExperience supporting audit or compliance effortsAny prior experience in a security-focused role or project

📌 Security Engineer- Remote Latin America (Xico)
🏢 System Soft Technologies
📍 Xico