Security Engineer

Latam · Remote · Full Time · Individual Contributor · +4 Years of Experience

Who We Are

At Yuno, we are building the payment infrastructure that allows all companies to participate in the global market. Founded by seasoned experts from the payments and tech industries, our technology provides access to leading payment capabilities, enabling companies to engage customers confidently and maintain global operations through seamless integrations.

We empower high-performing teams at brands like InDrive, McDonald's, Rappi, and Viva Aerobus to integrate over 1,000 payment methods via a single API. By leveraging advanced AI and the latest technologies, we orchestrate smart routing and fraud prevention across 80+ countries.

About The Role

We are orchestrating the best high-performing team!

As a Security Engineer at Yuno, you will be responsible for embedding security by default across our development and operations workflows. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering and DevOps teams to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments. You will play a key role in strengthening our security posture across AWS and GCP, automating security controls through infrastructure as code, and ensuring compliance with industry standards such as PCI DSS and SOC 2, enabling Yuno to scale securely in the global payments ecosystem.

Your Contribution Will Be

• 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 and GCP (including WAF, Security Hub, IAM policies, SIEM integrations and other critical services) to continuously strengthen our overall cloud security posture and ensure best practices are implemented.
• Implement and maintain security processes and technical controls that support compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2).
• 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 designing and developing security tools or internal products to support security operations using Python.
• Solid knowledge of AWS and GCP security services and configurations.
• Practical experience working with compliance frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27701, SOC 2) in cloud environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Verbal and written English & Spanish fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container security.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with emerging architectures (e.g., serverless, event-driven, AI integrations).
• Experience embedding security practices across the software development lifecycle, including CI/CD pipelines.

What We Offer at Yuno

• Competitive Compensation.
• Remote Work- You can work from everywhere!
• Home Office Bonus- 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at [email protected].