Junior Cloud Security Engineer
Paynamics Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Financial Services · 1 employee
About the role
The Junior Cloud Security Engineer will support and improve security across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments by monitoring for threats and managing security tools. They will also collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to implement secure access controls and maintain incident response documentation.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. A minimum of 3 years of experience in cloud infrastructure or security operations is required, along with familiarity with cloud-native security tools.
Full description
Join Our Team at Paynamics Technologies Inc.!
Company Description
As a BSP-licensed Electronic Money Issuer and Registered Operator of Payment Systems, Paynamics is a trusted leader in the fintech space.
We deliver end-to-end payment infrastructure that empowers every layer of the economy—from SMEs and conglomerates to government agencies and financial institutions. Whether its payment acceptance, disbursement, or full wallet ecosystems, our modular platforms are designed to address the complexities of scale, compliance, and interoperability.
Through our secure and innovative technologies, we help shape and empower the Philippines digital landscape—driving financial inclusion, enabling digital transformation, and building a more connected, digital-first economy.
Job Title: Junior Cloud Security Engineer Location: Makati City Job Type: Full-time Work Set-up: Hybrid
Job Description
- Support and improve security across AWS/Azure/GCP cloud environments
- Monitor cloud infrastructure for threats, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities
- Assist in deploying and managing security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and monitoring systems
- Help implement secure access controls, role-based permissions (RBAC), and encryption standards
- Respond to alerts and security events, helping mitigate risks quickly
- Maintain incident response documentation and cloud security diagrams
- Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and security teams to align security strategies
- Recommend improvements to strengthen the organizations cloud security posture
Tools & Technologies
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
- Identity & Access Management: IAM, Azure AD
- Monitoring & Security Tools: CloudTrail, Security Center, IDS/Firewalls
- Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Security Concepts: Least privilege, encryption, vulnerability remediation
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- At least 3 years experience in cloud infrastructure or security operations
- Familiarity with cloud-native security tools and best practices
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to continuously learn and grow in cloud security
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