About KueskiAt Kueski, we're dedicated to improving the financial lives of people in Mexico.
Since ****, we've been the leading buy now, pay later (BNPL) and online consumer credit platform in Latin America, known for our innovative financial services.
Our flagship product, Kueski Pay, provides seamless payment solutions for both online and in-store transactions, establishing itself as the preferred option for a quarter of Mexico's top e-commerce merchants.
Notably, we were the first to introduce BNPL on Amazon Mexico.We're a tech company with a culture geared toward innovation, collaboration, and impact, fostering a strong, diverse, and inclusive company culture.
In ****, Kueski was recognized as the top BNPL platform by Fintech Breakthrough and earned the title of one of Mexico's most ethical companies from AMITAI.
Additionally, we ranked as one of the Best Companies for Female Talent by EFY.PurposeThis senior Security Architecture leader is part of the cybersecurity team and is the main responsible for creating architectural guidelines and definitions of how the Kueski security tools, services, network connections, and all the elements of the Kueski organization are implemented, in a way that Kueski can guarantee the appropriate performance in a secure environment.
This position will work with the different teams to ensure the connectivity and architecture of all the components are implemented adequately, but also that new elements are integrated in a cohesive way, in which we can ensure a level of security that is best in class for our customers.
Key Responsibilities:Strategic Security Architecture Leadership:Drive and execute strategic Security Architecture projects that are critical to the company's mission and long-term goalsProvide expert guidance on complex business matters to support executive decision-makingEnsure all Security Architecture strategies are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirementsStakeholder Management:Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, external counsel, and business partnersCommunicate complex information security concepts and risks to non-security stakeholders in a clear and concise mannerTeam Development and Leadership:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team,



fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growthPromote a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and excellenceSet clear objectives for the cybersecurity team, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations to support their developmentSecurity Architecture:Develop/integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements or requirements for the processing of multiple classification levels of data Document and address organization's information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systems security engineering requirements throughout the acquisition life cycleEnsure that acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelinesPerform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management planProvide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changesProvide input on security requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials)Define and document how the implementation of a new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environmentAnalyze candidate architectures, allocate security services, and select security mechanismsEvaluate security architectures and designs to determine the adequacy of security design and architecture proposed or provided in response to requirements contained in acquisition documentsWrite detailed functional specifications that document the architecture development processTranslate proposed capabilities into technical requirementsAbility to apply the methods, standards, and approaches for describing, analyzing, and documenting an organization's enterprise information technology (IT) architecture (e.g., Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF),



Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF))Ability to conduct vulnerability scans and recognize vulnerabilities in security systemsAbility to apply network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)Position Requirements:Minimum of 7 years of Infosec experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership roleExtensive experience in information security and cybersecurity+2 years in a similar job of architecture or security architecture+1 year of defining and designing security architectures in cloud environments+2 years of leadership experience managing internal and external teamsRelevant experience in designing architectures in heavily distributed environmentsRelevant experience in agile methodologies, DevOps, and DevSecOpsRelevant Experience defining application security architectures and controls (e.g. WAF, FW, Balancers, Kubernetes, AWS-focused architectures, etc)Experience in applying and incorporating information technologies into proposed solutionsExperience in designing countermeasures to identify security risksKnowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure, OAuth, OpenID, SAML, SPML)Assertive communicationResilienceTeamworkProblem-solvingCritical thinkingAdaptabilityYou'll love working at Kueski because:We have a mission-driven culture focused on customer value, teamwork, humility, and integrityEveryone is expected to have role clarity, career growth, and a personal development plan.
Feedback and recognition are embedded in our company processes, systems, and practicesWe ensure competitive salary, medical insurance, and wellbeing through ample and adaptable time off as well as mental healthcare benefitsEveryone is an owner and eligible for competitive stock options with a company poised for success.
We're committed to building an inclusive and diverse team and we know this leads to incredible work
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We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates.
As part of this commitment, we will make efforts to ensure reasonable accommodations are made during the hiring process.
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📌 Senior Security Architecture Manager (Cuernavaca)
🏢 Kueski
📍 Cuernavaca