Security Engineer

Remote, LATAM, Full Time, Individual Contributor, +4 years of experience
Who We Are
At Yuno, we are building the payment infrastructure that enables all companies to participate in the global market. Founded by a team of seasoned experts in the payments and IT industries, Yuno provides a high-performance payment orchestrator. Our technology offers companies access to leading payment capabilities, allowing them to engage customers confidently and maintain global business operations with seamless payment integrations worldwide.

Shape your future with Yuno!
We are orchestrating the best high-performing team!
If you’re an Application Security Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, driving secure coding practices, and continuously learning, we are looking for you.
As an Application Security Engineer, you will be part of the SecOps team at Yuno. You’ll contribute to secure architecture design, strengthen our security posture across AWS and Kubernetes, and embed security best practices throughout the SDLC. By applying your expertise in secure coding, automation, and threat modeling, you’ll help foster a security-first culture and ensure a trusted experience for millions of customers worldwide.

🟣 Your challenge at Yuno 
• Design, build, and maintain secure and scalable internal security solutions and tools using Python to support security operations and strengthen technical controls.• Improve and manage security configurations in AWS (including WAF, IAM policies, and other critical services) while continuously strengthening our overall cloud security posture and ensuring best practices are implemented.• Optimize, implement, and maintain security processes and technical controls aligned with compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2), supporting audits and internal security assessments.• Collaborate with different teams on cross-functional security initiatives, providing technical expertise and ensuring alignment with best practices.• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and architectures (e.g., AI integrations) to ensure secure adoption.

🟣 Skills you need
Minimum Qualifications
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering or similar technical security roles.• Strong experience developing security tools or internal products to support security and compliance needs.• Solid knowledge of AWS security services and configurations (e.g., WAF, IAM, GuardDuty, SG).Proficiency in Python for building solutions securely.• Practical experience applying compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2) to secure and manage cloud infrastructure.• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.• Verbal and written English fluency.

Preferred Qualifications• Security certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, OSCP, CISSP, Security+).• Experience with Kubernetes and container security.• Familiarity with secure coding best practices and securing CI/CD pipelines.• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).• Familiarity with emerging architectures (e.g., serverless, event-driven, AI integrations).

🟣 What we offer at Yuno
• Competitive Compensation• Remote work - You can work from everywhere!• Home Office Bonus - We offer a one time allowance to help you create your ideal home office.• Work equipment• Stock options• Health Plan wherever you are• Flexible Days off • Language, Professional and Personal growth courses