Senior Security Engineer - GTP - Chennai

Hiring Security Engineers @ Fintech Product Company in Chennai

Experience Range : 8 - 12 years

Looking for candidates to join in less than or 30 days notice period.   About the Security Engineer Role As a Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls for our AWS cloud infrastructure. You will ensure the security of our payment processing platform built on Node.js applications and GoLang microservices, while leveraging AWS security services including Shield and CloudFront to protect against threats and ensure optimal performance across global markets.

Key Responsibilities AWS Cloud Security Architecture

• Design and implement comprehensive security architecture for AWS cloud environments
• Configure and manage AWS Shield for DDoS protection across payment processing infrastructure
• Implement and optimize AWS CloudFront security configurations including WAF rules, SSL / TLS, and origin protection
• Secure AWS services including EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and API Gateway
• Design and implement network security controls using VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, and AWS Transit Gateway
• Establish secure CI / CD pipelines for Node.js applications and GoLang microservices

Application & Infrastructure Security

Monitoring & Incident Response

Compliance & Risk Management

Automation & DevSecOps

Required Qualifications Experience

Technical Skills

Security Expertise

Nice to Have Certifications

Additional Skills

Key Abilities and Traits Cloud Security Expertise : Demonstrated ability to design and implement comprehensive security controls for complex AWS environments processing sensitive financial data. Technical Leadership : Capable of leading cloud security initiatives, influencing architecture decisions, and mentoring team members on cloud security best practices. Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud security issues and implement innovative solutions. Automation Mindset : Commitment to automating security processes and implementing security-as-code practices across the infrastructure lifecycle. Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex cloud security concepts to both technical and business stakeholders. Continuous Learning : Commitment to staying current with evolving AWS services, cloud security threats, and industry best practices. Detail-Oriented : Meticulous attention to detail when implementing security controls and reviewing cloud configurations. Project Management : Ability to manage multiple cloud security projects simultaneously while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.