Expert Security Engineer

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Who are we?

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

Expert Security Engineer

This role is a hybrid role (2 days / week in office requirement) and is available for Guadalajara, Mexico and India offices (Bangalore / Pune).

What Will You Contribute?

As an Expert

Security Engineer , you will play a critical role in building and maintaining a secure infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments. You will lead initiatives in SIEM architecture, endpoint detection and response (EDR), secure web gateway (SWG) enforcement, and cloud security operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on security professional with deep technical expertise in detection engineering, log source onboarding, and enterprise security tooling.

Key Responsibilities :

Security Logging & Monitoring (SIEM) :

Design and build SIEM architecture to support scalable log ingestion and correlation.

Onboard log sources using

Syslog ,

CEF , and other standard formats.

Write and optimize detection queries to identify threats and anomalies.

Collaborate with SOC and engineering teams to improve detection coverage and reduce false positives.

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) :

Deploy, manage, and optimize EDR tools such as :

CrowdStrike Falcon

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Sentinel One

Investigate endpoint alerts and support incident response efforts.

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) :

Administer and enforce web filtering policies using :

Zscaler

Netskope

Block access to non-approved website categories and monitor user activity.

Cloud Security & Identity :

Manage user identities and access in

Azure

and

Entra ID .

Implement and maintain

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

across the enterprise.

Configure

Conditional Access

policies to enforce secure access controls.

Required Skills & Experience :

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on SIEM, EDR, and cloud security.

Strong experience with

SIEM platforms

(e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, etc.).

Proficiency in writing detection rules and managing log pipelines.

Hands-on experience with

EDR tools

and endpoint telemetry analysis.

Familiarity with

SWG platforms

and URL filtering best practices.

Solid understanding of

Azure AD / Entra ID ,

MFA , and

Conditional Access .

Knowledge of scripting (e.g., PowerShell) and automation for security operations.

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field.

Certifications such as

CISSP ,

CCSP ,

AZ-500 , or

GIAC

are a plus.

Experience in financial services or regulated industries is preferred.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold :

Flexibility :

Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well-being :

Access confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits

ESG :

Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

DEI :

Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

Career Development :

Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition

:  Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

• Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!