Security Engineer

Launchpad, a people-first technology company, is a leader in North America´s rapidly growing tech sector. Through two solutions, Launchpad supports its clients with digital transformation:

• PaasportTM, our iPaaS solution, streamlines software integration and automates workflows.
• Nearshore Staff Augmentation, our managed IT staffing service, connects top IT talent across various geographical regions, bringing industry expertise to leading clients.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, our operational footprint spans across North and South America, with a second headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

In 2023, our unwavering dedication to innovation garnered recognition as a Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ Program Company. Our clientele boasts industry leaders such as Walmart, GM, TIME Magazine, Salesforce, Tableau, Splunk, Bolt.com, Freedom House, and more.

At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our team and work closely with the Director of Cloud Engineering & Cybersecurity. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing security solutions to protect cloud infrastructure, applications, and sensitive data. You will play a key role in threat detection, incident response, compliance, and automation, ensuring the security of our cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevSecOps processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement security best practices across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Secure IAM policies, network security groups, encryption standards, and container security (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Implement zero-trust architectures and cloud-native security controls.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats using SIEM tools (Splunk, Datadog, Sentinel, etc.).
• Perform log analysis, threat hunting, and incident investigation.
• Collaborate with security teams to mitigate cyber risks and ensure real-time security monitoring.
• Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate security tasks using Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Implement and manage container security tools (OPA, Falco, Aqua, Prisma).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks.
• Define and enforce security policies and governance models.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or infrastructure security.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, firewalls, encryption, network security, and Kubernetes security.
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Python, Bash, or PowerShell for security automation.
• Experience with SIEM solutions, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, CIS, etc.).
• Certifications (nice to have): CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security, OSCP, CEH.

Why work for Launchpad?

• 100% remote
• People first culture
• Excellent compensation in US Dollars
• Hardware setup for working from home
• Work with global teams and prominent brands based in North America, Europe, and Asia
• Training allowances
• Personal time off (PTO) for vacations, study leave, personal time, etc.
• ...and more!

At Launchpad, we genuinely care about our people as individuals. If you are looking for a team that values growth, drive, and passion for your craft, if you’re seeking a place to achieve your goals and dreams with fairness and integrity, then you are the future of Launchpad. Launchpad is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive work environment where all employees are respected and treated equally.

Are you ready to elevate your career at Launchpad? We want to hear your story! Contact us today.