
Senior Security Engineer II at Clutch. Location Information: Brazil. . About the Role. We're looking for a hands-on Information Security Engineer to help scale Clutch's cloud infrastructure and security monitoring capabilities. You’ll work closely with security and engineering teams to improve detection, response, and operational maturity, while contributing to our ongoing SOC 2 and PCI DSS initiatives. If you're passionate about cloud-native environments, security operations, and building a strong foundation for compliance, this role is for you.. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment and is motivated to build and optimize the systems that protect our business and our customers.. About the Team. Clutch’s Security team is a lean, highly collaborative group embedded into the fabric of the company’s operations. We are builders and enablers — prioritizing automation, scalable practices, and a positive security culture.. We partner closely with Engineering, DevOps, IT, and Compliance to design and implement controls that are as seamless as they are effective. We’re here to solve problems, not block progress.. What You’ll Do. Within 3 months, you will:. Assess current cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP) monitoring coverage and identify areas for improvement.. Stand up or refine key security telemetry tools (e.g., . SIEM. , EDR, CSPM).. Collaborate with DevOps to enable real-time alerting and response workflows.. Support evidence collection and gap analysis for SOC 2/PCI DSS readiness.. Within 6 months, you will:. Implement enhanced detection rules for cloud infrastructure and workloads.. Build internal runbooks/playbooks for incident triage and response.. Optimize alert fidelity to reduce false positives and improve signal-to-noise ratio.. Partner with compliance to ensure technical controls align with SOC 2/PCI DSS frameworks.. Within 9 months, you will:. Lead incident simulations and tabletop exercises across cross-functional teams.. Define metrics and KPIs for security operations and monitoring performance.. Drive initiatives to improve cloud security posture (e.g., IAM hardening, secret management, container runtime visibility).. Serve as a security subject matter expert for audits and compliance check-ins.. What You’ll Bring. Extensive experience in information security or security engineering, ideally within a fast-paced SaaS or Fintech environment.. Strong background in cloud-native security (AWS, GCP, or Azure), with experience integrating monitoring/logging tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk, Panther, etc.).. Familiarity with common security frameworks like SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST.. Proficient in scripting (Python, . Bash. , or similar) for automation and integration tasks.. Experience with incident detection and response, and developing security operations runbooks.. Excellent collaboration skills — you can work cross-functionally and influence without authority.. A pragmatic, systems-thinking mindset with a focus on scalability and impact.. Advanced English Skills both spoken and written. . Please note that this role may evolve as our business needs change, so we appreciate your flexibility and adaptability.. What’s In It For You?. Remote Flexibility:. Enjoy the freedom of remote work from anywhere, balancing life and career seamlessly.. Unforgettable Off-Sites:. Twice a year, bond with colleagues in exciting destinations, fostering teamwork and fresh ideas.. Paid Time Off and National Holidays:. Enjoy 20 PTO days yearly and the National Holidays for relaxation and rejuvenation.. Stock Options:. Joining us means having a stake in our success, so you'll receive stock options as part of your compensation package.. Home Office Setup:. Create your ideal workspace with a dedicated budget for home office essentials.. Work Trip Budget:. Grow personally and professionally with a budget for work-related trips and co-working.. About Us. Clutch. is a revolutionary vertical SaaS company, proudly backed by Andreessen Horowitz (A16z), aimed at revolutionizing the way Credit Unions engage and change the lives of their members. As a champion of financial well-being, we address the urgent need for affordable lending solutions in an era where the average American grapples with over $155,000 in household debt. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Clutch develops software to turn Credit Unions into FinTech lenders and leverage their balance sheets to responsibly lend to over 130M Americans. Our mission extends beyond mere financial transactions; we strive to fundamentally enhance the way credit unions interact with their members. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and user-centric designs, we help credit unions provide seamless digital experiences that are on par with leading tech companies. This approach not only preserves but revitalizes the longstanding tradition of community and member-focused service inherent to credit unions.. Please note:. This position is offered on a contractor basis. Applicants must have the necessary documentation and authorization to work in the country where the job is located. Clutch cannot provide sponsorship or assist with obtaining work permits for this role.. A Note About AI at Clutch. We love AI. We use it often and encourage our team to creatively and effectively leverage AI tools in their work. If you join Clutch, we hope you'll bring the same enthusiasm for exploring how AI can amplify impact, productivity, and innovation.. That said, during the interview process, . we want to hear . your. thoughts. . Please approach interviews without the use of AI tools—our goal is to get to know how . you. think, solve problems, and communicate. Once you're in the seat, bring on the prompts!. .