Lead, Cloud & Security Operations Engineer Palo Alto, CA
TabaPay, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, United States
Lead, Cloud & Security Operations Engineer
Who We Are
The world is moving towards instant digital payments and TabaPay is leading the way. We help thousands of Fintechs in the US and Canada instantly move money in and out of accounts and we are actively expanding into other countries. Our customers represent the hottest verticals in the financial service industry such as neobanks, challenger brokers, gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars each year. To learn more visit www.tabapay.com.
Position Summary
The Lead Cloud & Security Operations Engineer is a senior‑level, hands‑on technical role responsible for implementing and operating security controls across TabaPay’s hybrid infrastructure environment, including AWS, colocation data centers, on‑prem production systems, and corporate SaaS platforms (Microsoft 365, Confluence, Jira, etc.). This position will establish and evolve independent security capabilities in support of regulatory compliance obligations, including PCI, GLBA/FFIEC, SOC 1/2, and RPAA (Canada). This is a lead‑level individual contributor role with future leadership growth potential.
Design, implement, and maintain security controls in AWS environments
Secure hybrid infrastructure including colocation and on‑prem production systems
Configure and manage firewalls, network segmentation, and cloud‑native security services
Implement centralized logging and monitoring (SIEM)
Manage security products and configuration of corporate computing assets
Lead vulnerability management and remediation coordination
Security Operations & Incident Response
Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents
Develop detection rules and improve alert tuning
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective controls
Identity & Access Security
Implement Identify & Access Management (IAM) best practices across cloud and infrastructure environments
Enforce least‑privilege access and role‑based access controls
Partner with Risk and Policy functions to operationalize access governance
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Technology Operations and Engineering teams
Support transition of security execution responsibilities from Operations to Security
Provide security guidance during system architecture and infrastructure changes
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or security engineering
Strong hands‑on experience securing AWS environments
Experience with hybrid infrastructure (cloud + on‑prem or colocation)
Direct experience implementing or operating SIEM/logging platforms
Experience in vulnerability management and remediation processes
Incident response experience in production environments
Experience working in regulated environments (PCI, SOC 2, GLBA, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
CISSP certification
AWS Security Specialty or equivalent cloud certification
Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced growth environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance security risk reduction with operational enablement
High accountability and ownership mindset
Physical & Other Requirements
Ability to work in a hybrid or office‑based environment as required
Career Path
This position is expected to evolve as the Information Security organization grows and may expand into broader Security Engineering leadership responsibilities.
Compensation
Base Salary:
$185K-$205K (Bay Area)
$160K–$185K (Remote, United States)
However, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
TabaPay offers the following benefits:
100% employer‑paid health care insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for employee only)
Employer 401K Matching
Generous and Flexible PTO
EEO Employer: TabaPay is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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Who We Are
The world is moving towards instant digital payments and TabaPay is leading the way. We help thousands of Fintechs in the US and Canada instantly move money in and out of accounts and we are actively expanding into other countries. Our customers represent the hottest verticals in the financial service industry such as neobanks, challenger brokers, gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars each year. To learn more visit www.tabapay.com.
Position Summary
The Lead Cloud & Security Operations Engineer is a senior‑level, hands‑on technical role responsible for implementing and operating security controls across TabaPay’s hybrid infrastructure environment, including AWS, colocation data centers, on‑prem production systems, and corporate SaaS platforms (Microsoft 365, Confluence, Jira, etc.). This position will establish and evolve independent security capabilities in support of regulatory compliance obligations, including PCI, GLBA/FFIEC, SOC 1/2, and RPAA (Canada). This is a lead‑level individual contributor role with future leadership growth potential.
Design, implement, and maintain security controls in AWS environments
Secure hybrid infrastructure including colocation and on‑prem production systems
Configure and manage firewalls, network segmentation, and cloud‑native security services
Implement centralized logging and monitoring (SIEM)
Manage security products and configuration of corporate computing assets
Lead vulnerability management and remediation coordination
Security Operations & Incident Response
Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents
Develop detection rules and improve alert tuning
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective controls
Identity & Access Security
Implement Identify & Access Management (IAM) best practices across cloud and infrastructure environments
Enforce least‑privilege access and role‑based access controls
Partner with Risk and Policy functions to operationalize access governance
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Technology Operations and Engineering teams
Support transition of security execution responsibilities from Operations to Security
Provide security guidance during system architecture and infrastructure changes
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or security engineering
Strong hands‑on experience securing AWS environments
Experience with hybrid infrastructure (cloud + on‑prem or colocation)
Direct experience implementing or operating SIEM/logging platforms
Experience in vulnerability management and remediation processes
Incident response experience in production environments
Experience working in regulated environments (PCI, SOC 2, GLBA, or similar)
Preferred Qualifications
CISSP certification
AWS Security Specialty or equivalent cloud certification
Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical skills
Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced growth environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to balance security risk reduction with operational enablement
High accountability and ownership mindset
Physical & Other Requirements
Ability to work in a hybrid or office‑based environment as required
Career Path
This position is expected to evolve as the Information Security organization grows and may expand into broader Security Engineering leadership responsibilities.
Compensation
Base Salary:
$185K-$205K (Bay Area)
$160K–$185K (Remote, United States)
However, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered
TabaPay offers the following benefits:
100% employer‑paid health care insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for employee only)
Employer 401K Matching
Generous and Flexible PTO
EEO Employer: TabaPay is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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