CLOUD SECURITY AUTOMATION ENGINEER - ODS

CLOUD SECURITY AUTOMATION ENGINEER - ODSCountry: SpainOpen 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 growWe’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 volunteeringWe’re here to **keep you motivated**, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.*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.**The personal data you provide as well as any data generated during the selection process are confidential and will be processed by Open Bank, S.A./ Open Digital Services, S.L. with registered office at Plaza de Santa Bárbara 2, 28004 (Madrid), for the sole purpose of managing your participation in the selection processes and, where appropriate, to formalise your recruitment.**For further information about your rights and data protection, please read the ODS/Openbank Privacy Policy applicable to this type of data processing* *.* #J-18808-Ljbffr