CLOUD SECURITY AUTOMATION ENGINEER - ODS
SantanderOpen Digital Services is the software development company of Santander Group powering the next generation of banks by creating innovative banking products and implementing them in collaboration with Santander Group Affiliates. Santander Group is one of the world's largest financial institutions and the Eurozone's leader, we're committed to being the best Digital Bank with Branches in the industry.
Our mission at ODS is to design and support an advanced digital and omnichannel platform, ensuring the best customer experience using cutting-edge technology. Openbank, our flagship partner, is where we develop our most advanced concepts first. Be part of our Best-in-Class team and help us create unique value for our customers!
Our Cloud Security Automation Team is on a mission to build a secure, scalable, and resilient foundation, ensuring that every transaction, every piece of data, and every interaction is protected with precision and innovation. We specialize in automating security solutions that safeguard our AWS infrastructure end-to-end. From embedding security into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and fortifying our cloud platform, to automating security proceses, and proactively managing risk, we are dedicated to ensuring our platform remains secure by design as we grow
We’re looking for a Cloud Security Automation with strong Python and cloud automation skills, who can bring ownership, prioritization, and a collaborative mindset to a fast-moving environment. A cybersecurity background is valuable, but the strongest differentiator for this role is the ability to build reliable automation in cloud and DevOps contexts.
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks that improve security operations and control enforcement across AWS environments.
- Identify manual or repetitive security activities and transform them into scalable, automated workflows, including remediation, compliance checks, and response actions.
- Use Infrastructure as Code and policy-as-code approaches, including CloudFormation and AWS-native controls, to strengthen cloud governance and consistency.
- Implement automated controls that support continuous compliance with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
- Define and enforce security baselines across AWS accounts, including configuration monitoring, drift detection, and standardized guardrails.
- Develop automated detection and response capabilities using services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, and CloudTrail, and integrate them with SIEM or SOAR platforms where appropriate.
- Build reusable auto-remediation playbooks for common findings and recurring cloud security issues.
- Collaborate closely with platform, DevOps, and development teams to embed security automation into CI/CD pipelines and day-to-day engineering practices.
- Provide reusable modules, templates, and guidance that help teams implement secure-by-design solutions consistently.
- Create automation that scales across multi-account AWS environments, supporting account provisioning, security controls, and governance through AWS Organizations.
- Document workflows, controls, architectures, and remediation actions to ensure traceability, maintainability, and operational clarity.
- Continuously evaluate new AWS capabilities and third-party tooling to improve security automation, reduce operational overhead, and promote an automation-first culture.
What you will bring
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We are enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
Professional Experience
- 4-6 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform security, or security automation roles. (Required)
- Hands-on experience building automation in AWS environments and translating operational needs into scalable solutions. (Preferred)
- Experience in financial services, regulated environments, or security-focused teams is valued. (Preferred)
Languages
- Spanish. (Required)
- English B2. (Required)
Hard Skills
- Strong Python development skills for automation, tooling, and workflow orchestration. (Required)
- Hands-on experience with AWS and Infrastructure as Code, especially CloudFormation; knowledge of Terraform is valued. (Preferred)
- Working knowledge of cloud security principles, CI/CD, observability, compliance automation, and policy enforcement. (Preferred)
Soft Skills
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Ownership and accountability
- Task prioritization and execution focus
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving approach
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipline. (Preferred)
- Relevant AWS, cloud, DevOps, or security certifications are valued. (Preferred)
Why join this team
- You will help build the secure foundation of a digital bank operating at scale in a cloud-first environment.
- You will work on impactful automation challenges where Python, AWS, and DevOps capabilities are core to success.
- You will collaborate with highly skilled engineering and security professionals while shaping reusable standards and solutions for the broader platform.
- You will have the opportunity to influence how security is embedded into cloud infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and operational processes.
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.
- We offer more than just a paycheck—our benefits are designed to support your life, your goals and your well-being, now and into the future.
- Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing
- We know family is everything. That’s why we offer parental leave, childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.
- We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.
- We believe in the power of helping. You can dedicate part of your working hours to volunteering
We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.
Would you like to grow with us? Join our team!
ODS is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered as equal without paying attention to gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, political orientation, union membership nor disability status.
We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build.
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