Lead Security Engineer

305 King St W

Suite 1100

Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9

Canada

Lead Security Engineer Description

EPAM is actively looking for a seasoned Lead Security Engineer in Geneva to work in the fintech space. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of zero-trust architecture and security standards as well as a strong background in implementing complex cyber security systems.

You'll work alongside highly skilled consultants, designers, architects and fellow engineers. Together, you'll enable our customers to forge ahead of their competition and disrupt the market with cutting-edge technology solutions.

If you're seeking career growth, opportunities to contribute to high-stakes projects and a vibrant team bursting with ingenuity, EPAM is the perfect place for you!

his role offers a hybrid work arrangement from Geneva. We are open to relocations and cross border commuters for this position.

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Responsibilities

• Regularly analyze current security protocols and measures to evaluate their effectiveness within a zero-trust framework
• Develop, implement and maintain security policies and procedures in accordance with the zero-trust model
• Manage the integration of security systems and measures to ensure optimal protection and compliance
• Maintain knowledge of the latest security trends, threats and technologies that could impact our security architecture
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure organizational-wide compliance to security policies and regulations

Requirements

• Security or IT-focused university degree (Bachelors) OR equivalent experience
• Proven experience as a security engineer with specific expertise in zero-trust architectures
• Strong understanding of network and security infrastructure
• Ability to interpret and translate security requirements into practical solutions
• Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC2)
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing security controls in cloud environments, including identity and access management, data protection, network security and incident response
• Ability to automate security tasks by scripting in languages such as Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong experience with Azure cloud
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the French language is a significant advantage

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Enhanced parental leave
• Extended pension plan
• Daily sickness allowance insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements

• Please note that any offers will be subject to appropriate background checks

• We do not accept CVs from recruiting or staffing agencies

• For this position, we are able to consider applications from the following:

• - Swiss nationals
• - EU/EFTA nationals
• - Third-country nationals based in Switzerland with an appropriate work permit
• - Displaced people from Ukraine who are currently in Switzerland and hold, or have already applied for, S permits