Sr. Cloud Security Engineer
Contis is a leading European fintech that proudly supports over 2.5 million customers and processes €13bn in annual transactions. We welcome the best talent to join our ambitious and committed team.
Job Overview :
Contis is using private as well as public cloud. Cloud security engineer builds, maintains, upgrades and continuously improves cloud networks and cloud-based systems. They are responsible for the operations of secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and software. They install, maintain, and upgrade the organization’s cloud computing environments and core infrastructure.
We have talented teams across all our functions, and we are always interested in talking to more talented people who want to be a part of this journey.
Responsibilities & Duties :
- Design and build the security components of the next phase of Contis infrastructure
- Build security automation for on-prem and cloud environments
- Play a lead role in developing and designing application-level security controls and standards.
- Perform application security design reviews against new products and services.
- Work with the VP of Cyber Security to implement compliance and security requirements
- Research and assist in the piloting and evaluation of new tools, technologies, technical controls and processes to support and enforce defined security policies
- Enable automated security testing at scale to measure vulnerability, and report on risk across all microservice, web and mobile platforms.
- Participate in various information security functions Solution Design, Incident Response, and Vulnerability Management
- Perform to secure cloud environment technologies like Kubernetes, Containerization, Microservices.
- Work closely with the DevOps team and business units to ensure security best practices in the cloud environment
- Plan and execute network scans and vulnerability assessments of our products and services associated with cloud infrastructure
- Design, architect, and implement defensive security controls
- Monitors system logs via SIEM tools and network traffic for unusual or suspicious activity. Interprets such activity and makes recommendations for resolution
- Contribute to a knowledge base comprising technical reference library security advisories and alerts information on best security trends and practices, laws and regulations
- Participated in information security auditing like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, etc.
- Have the ability to understand and develop enterprise policy and technical standards with specific regard to cloud secure configuration and processes
- Review the current infrastructure and implement necessary changes according to CIS benchmarks
- Participates in security projects and provides expert guidance on security matters for other IT projects
Skills & Knowledge Required :
- 5 + years experience in cyber security and security operations
- Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree
- Skills in security principles such as least privilege access, defence in depth, preventative vs detective controls, DevSecOps
- Demonstrated experience in AWS or Azure security services (e.g. IAM, ACM, KMS, GuardDuty, Inspector, Secret Manager) and AWS or Azure security best practices
- Relevant, hands-on security experience or operation experience with such technologies as (at least some of them): AWS, Azure, GCP, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, ELK Stack
- Vulnerability Management, Identity, and Access Management, Endpoint protection, RBAC, SIEM, NIDS/IPS, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments
- Familiarity with existing security standards and methodologies (e.g. OWASP, CSA, CIS Benchmarks and NIST, etc.)
- Experience with scanning tools such as Nessus, Nexpose, Qualys, OpenVAS/Greenbone, etc.
- Automation knowledge (Python, Bash scripting, Terraform, Ansible)
Why Work at Contis ?
- We seek out and hire only exceptional talent, and therefore recognise that each individual brings value and contribution which has made us who we are today.
- We have a tech stack to be proud of and a working environment framed by our Contis values and behaviours.
- We are passionate people who share a common vision, can think big, and thrive on delivering results.
- We value diversity of thought and expect that you bring all of you to work; your passion, creativity and ideas on how we can be the best in the space that we operate in.
- In return we will help you to be the very best that you can, we will support with development, give you opportunities to get involved in key projects and offer exposure to challenges that you may not get in a larger organisation.
The benefits on offer:
- 5 days a week
- 18 days annual Leave
- Birthday Policy
- Yearly Bonus
- Employee Term Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus
- No Sandwich Leave Policy
- Personal Accident Policy
- Relocation Benefit
Contis is an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and builds an inclusive environment for its employees and customers. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
- Department
- Network
- Locations
- Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad
Workplace & Culture
At Contis we enjoy spending quality time with colleagues away from our desks, just getting to know one another better. We’re a diverse group of people and we love to learn from each other. We believe that it’s important to maintain healthy relationships and great fun to have a laugh together. We have a variety of social events, recognising cultural celebrations and key moments throughout the year. When we’re focussed on our work, individual contribution, personal voice and ideas are encouraged. We want everyone to be themselves at work and enjoy every moment of being a part of the Contis team. Wellbeing is a priority for us; working in a way that supports good health, and promoting positive mental health is high on our list of focusses to support everyone to be their best at work.
About Contis
Contis exists to better people’s lives by powering the digital payments revolution. We do this by providing the most innovative and trusted payments products to businesses and their customers worldwide.
We are a curious and diverse group of people that share a common purpose – to work together and support one another to make Contis and its products the best in market.
We put the customer first, we take initiative, we’re nimble in approach, we care for and support one another, we are passionate about creating solutions and we make what we do simple and fit for growth.
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Sr. Cloud Security Engineer
Contis is a leading European fintech that proudly supports over 2.5 million customers and processes €13bn in annual transactions. We welcome the best talent to join our ambitious and committed team.
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