ELEKS is looking for a Senior Security Specialist (Cybersecurity) to work on-site in Quito, Ecuador.
ABOUT PROJECT
The project focuses on building and evolving a large-scale public financial platform in Latin America, with high requirements for security, scalability, and reliability. The solution is developed in close collaboration with international partners and is funded by a global financial organization. The technical implementation is based on the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on enterprise-grade cybersecurity and long-term support.
REQUIREMENTS
- Mandatory certification: CISSP or SC-100
- Senior-level experience in Microsoft enterprise cybersecurity
- Strong hands-on experience with C# / .NET (ASP.NET Core) in enterprise environments
- Deep understanding of Microsoft security architecture, including:
- Encryption and data protection (at rest and in transit)
- Secure communications and Zero Trust principles
- Identity and access management in Microsoft ecosystems
- Experience with DevSecOps and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
- Practical knowledge of Azure-native services and security tooling
- Strong understanding of secure-by-design application architecture
- Spanish: B2+/C1 and English: C1
- Ability to work on-site in Quito, Ecuador
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder interaction skills
- Ability to work under strict compliance and regulatory requirements (IDB-funded projects)
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and enforce secure-by-design architecture for enterprise-scale systems within a Microsoft ecosystem
- Implement and validate encryption and data protection mechanisms using Microsoft-supported technologies
- Secure service-to-service, hybrid, and cloud communications following Zero Trust principles
- Integrate cybersecurity controls into application design, CI/CD pipelines, and operational environments (DevSecOps)
- Ensure compliance with IDB policies, MEF requirements, and project governance standards
- Support enterprise-grade scalability, security, and long-term maintainability of the New eSIGEF platform
- Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to embed security best practices across the solution lifecycle
