Dlocal

SR Security Operations Engineer - Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay & Spain

Posted: Nov 6, 2025

Job Description

Why should you join dLocal?dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.What will I be doing?Design and build security for our cloud environmentManaging application layer security by administering the WAF and its configurationCollaborating in the administration of other defensive security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, among othersWorking collaboratively with other security teams to identify and mitigate risksWork closely with the infrastructure and product teams who are using AWS, and ensure that they have secure-by-default systemsDocument operational procedures and protocols regarding securityDevelop and implement consistent and automated patch management in concert with systems teamsResponsible for the analysis to provide indicators for enterprise defensive measuresSuggest and implement new frameworks and tools to reduce attack surfaceWhat skills will I need to have?Strong understanding on how to respond and manage incidents in cloud based environmentsDemonstrated experience of administration and maintenance of anti-malware tools (EDR, and others)Huge familiarity of application and perimeter protection solutions (WAF, Firewall's, CASB, and others)In-depth knowledge of security frameworks such as CIS Controls, OWASP, NIST and othersKnowledge with Cloud platforms (majorly AWS, but can be Azure and GCP as well)Great background in scripting and coding (Python, Go, JavaScript, etc)Great background in managing and operating SOC solutions and procedures (Dashboards, Alerts, Integrations, and more)Experience with log aggregation/concentration (Wazuh, ELK stack, Graylog, and others) and also SIEM solutions (Splunk, LogRhythm, SumoLogic, and others)Understanding of how to build security on CI/CD environmentsKnow-how of containerization technology such as Docker and Kubernetes and the ability to deploy hardened configurations using orchestration tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet or others)Great background in data protection solutions (Information Classification solutions, DLP, Data Mapping, Encryption, and others)Will be considered a plus:Certified in any related security development certifications like BTL1/2/3, Security+, CEH, ECIH or othersPreviously experienced in DevOps or DevSecOps rolesExposure to PCI-DSS framework or any other relevant security standard will be valuedGood knowledge of security architectures, both monoliths and microservices, including how they are developed and operate at scaleHave had developed a personal or enterprise software/script with focus on security (Hardening automation, API integration for security dashboards, any other use case)Good understanding of Machine learning, RAG, and LLM logic in the context of security resultsWhat do we offer? Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you: Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!* Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections! dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is requiredWhat happens after you apply?Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin, Instagram, and Youtube for more about dLocal!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, please contact us.

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