Staff Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Drive efforts to automate operational workflows, minimizing manual tasks while enhancing reliability, scalability, and security.

• Architect, execute, and refine integrations between vital IT and security systems.

• Create, develop, and sustain Infrastructure-as-Code for identity management, networking, and security tools.

• Build CI/CD pipelines to ensure safe and traceable change management.

• Advocate for adherence to industry-leading practices and security benchmarks, including CIS Benchmarks.

• Assist in the implementation of GRC controls and gather audit evidence.

• Partner with stakeholders on projects that align with the Enterprise Technology strategy.

• Contribute to the secure configuration and monitoring of AWS cloud environments.

• Collaborate with the Platform team to implement scalable and dependable security projects.

• Keep internal documentation and knowledge bases up to date.

• Guide and mentor engineers in InfoSec, IT, and Engineering teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in systems engineering, site reliability engineering, security engineering, or software development.

• Proven history of hands-on implementation in both IT and security sectors.

• Ability to work collaboratively across various business functions and independently on high-impact initiatives.

• Strong understanding of systems integration and automation processes.

• Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.

• Experience in applying compliance controls in practical settings.

• Deep expertise in cloud security, encompassing identity management, resource configuration, and monitoring.

• Practical experience with AWS infrastructure, particularly with containerized workloads and cloud-native deployment methods, is highly sought after.

• Acquainted with modern device management, IAM, and EDR solutions like Okta, Iru, Island, and SentinelOne.

• Familiarity with collaboration and networking tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, and Cloudflare Zero Trust.

• Background in software engineering is advantageous, with scripting or programming skills for workflow automation and systems integration.

• Practical experience in writing and managing Infrastructure-as-Code; proficiency in Terraform is preferred.

• Capable of communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Enthusiastic about security, automation, and achieving operational excellence.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work remotely, from one of Paddle’s hubs, or a mix of both.

• Unlimited vacation policy.

• Four months of paid family leave, regardless of gender.

• Annual learning fund to support professional development.

• Regular training opportunities, both internal and external.

• Personal development assistance through exposure to new challenges.

• Support for workplace accommodations and during the application process.