Cloud Security Architect — Mexico Operations

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Capital One is a leading bank in the United States and a trusted partner in Mexico, with over 40 years of experience in providing innovative financial solutions to individuals, businesses, and communities. Our mission is to change banking for good, focusing on the needs of our customers and the communities we serve. With a strong presence in Mexico, we are committed to delivering exceptional financial products and services tailored to the needs of our Mexican customers. We strive to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, diverse, and empowering, where our employees can grow and thrive.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Cloud Security Architect for Mexico Operations, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing secure cloud solutions for our customers in Mexico. You will be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain cloud-based security frameworks, policies, and standards. You will work closely with our technology teams to ensure that our cloud infrastructure meets the highest security standards and is compliant with relevant regulations. Your expertise will be essential in protecting our customers' sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of our cloud-based systems.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement comprehensive cloud security strategies and policies for Mexico Operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement secure cloud solutions, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and implement remediation plans.

Design and implement cloud-based security controls, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security.

Work closely with our technology teams to ensure that cloud infrastructure meets the highest security standards and is compliant with relevant regulations.

Develop and maintain cloud security training programs for our employees.

Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security threats and technologies, and recommend updates to our cloud security strategies and policies.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of experience in cloud security, with a focus on cloud architecture and security.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field.

Certifications in cloud security, such as CompTIA Cloud+ or AWS Security.

Experience with cloud security frameworks, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001.

Proficiency in cloud security tools, such as AWS CloudTrail or Azure Security Center.

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field.

Certifications in cloud computing, such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Azure Certified: Azure Developer Associate.

Experience with cloud-based security automation tools, such as AWS CloudFormation or Azure Resource Manager.

Familiarity with cloud-based compliance frameworks, such as SOC 2 or PCI DSS.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive salary range of 500,000 MXN - 800,000 MXN based on experience.

We provide a comprehensive health insurance plan for our employees and their families.

We offer a retirement plan with a generous employer match.

We provide 20 paid vacation days per year, plus 10 paid holidays.

We offer a learning and development budget to support ongoing education and training.

We have a remote-friendly policy that allows our employees to work from anywhere in Mexico.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Mexico Operations team is a dynamic and collaborative group of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional financial products and services to our customers. We work closely together to identify and address the needs of our customers, and we are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment. We are a team of innovators, thinkers, and doers who are dedicated to changing banking for good.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter that outlines your experience and qualifications. We expect to review applications within 5-7 business days.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, MX
Address	Av. Constituyentes 123, Col. Lomas de Cuautla, 03500 México D.F., 03500
Salary	MXN 500,000 – 800,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Capital One
Valid Until	2026-09-13

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Capital One. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.