The Role
The role involves leading secure architectures across AWS, designing hardened containers, codifying infrastructure, integrating with SIEM/SOAR, and mentoring teams on security processes.
Summary Generated by Built In
Why should you join dLocal?
dLocal enables the biggest companies in the world to collect payments in 40 countries in emerging markets. Global brands rely on us to increase conversion rates and simplify payment expansion effortlessly. As both a payments processor and a merchant of record where we operate, we make it possible for our merchants to make inroads into the world’s fastest-growing, emerging markets.
By joining us you will be a part of an amazing global team that makes it all happen, in a flexible, remote-first dynamic culture with travel, health and learning benefits, among others. Being a part of dLocal means working with 1000+ teammates from 30+ different nationalities and developing an international career that impacts millions of people’s daily lives. We are builders, we never run from a challenge, we are customer-centric, and if this sounds like you, we know you will thrive in our team.
What will I be doing?
- Lead “secure-by-default” architecture across AWS
- Design hardened base images for containers, Kubernetes, and AMIs
- Codify infrastructure and controls with IaC (Terraform/Pulumi) and drift detection
- Operate Kubernetes runtime controls (admission, image policies, least-privilege)
- Codify infrastructure and controls with IaC (Terraform/Ansible) and drift detection
- SIEM/SOAR integrations (Splunk/Sumo/ELK) with high-signal detections
- Integrate code/pipeline/cloud/runtime signals into SIEM/SOAR with actionable context
- Hands-on WAF/edge experience (Cloudflare/Akamai/AWS WAF) within layered defenses
- Lead threat modeling and translate risks into actionable backlogs with owners and dates
- Proven supply-chain and CI/CD security (signing, pinning, renovate/dependabot policies)
- Mentor teams, document processes, and drive adoption
What skills do I need?
- Deep cloud-native IR experience (multi-account AWS, containers, Kubernetes)
- Strong software and automation skills in Python and Go or Rust
- Kubernetes security: admission controls, PSS, network policies, and eBPF/Falco
- Practical fluency in CIS, NIST 800-53/CSF, OWASP ASVS/Top 10, and PCI-DSS
- Influence, technical leadership, mentoring, and excellent documentation
- Ability to convert risks into metrics and outcomes for stakeholders
Will be considered an plus:
- Relevant certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, OSCP/OSWE, GIAC, Security+)
- Prior DevOps/Platform/SRE experience operating at scale
- PCI-DSS exposure with automated evidence mapping
- Open-source contributions to hardening or security toolingUse of LLM/RAG/ML to enrich detections and runbooks
- Experience building internal security tools (hardening automation, dashboards, API integrations)
- Good knowledge of security architectures, both monoliths and microservices, including how they are developed and operate at scale
- Have had developed a personal or enterprise software/script with focus on security (Hardening automation, API integration for security dashboards, any other use case)
What do we offer?
Besides the tailored benefits we have for each country, dLocal will help you thrive and go that extra mile by offering you:
- Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*
- Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance.
- Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity.
- Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded.
- Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription.
- Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes.
- Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
- dLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!
*For people based in Montevideo (Uruguay) applying to non-IT roles, 55% monthly attendance to the office is required
What happens after you apply?
Our Talent Acquisition team is invested in creating the best candidate experience possible, so don’t worry, you will definitely hear from us. We will review your CV and keep you posted by email at every step of the process!
Also, you can check out our webpage, Linkedin, Instagram, and Youtube for more about dLocal!
Top Skills
Akamai
Ansible
AWS
Cloudflare
Ebpf
Elk
Falco
Go
Kubernetes
Python
Rust
Splunk
Sumo
Terraform
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The Company
What We Do
dLocal started with one goal – to close the payments innovation gap between global enterprise companies, and customers in emerging economies. We have over 900 payment methods, in more than 40 countries.
With the ability to accept local payment methods and facilitate cross-border fund settlement worldwide, our merchants reach billions of underserved consumers in the high-growth markets of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. dLocal offers the ideal payment solutions for global commerce:
Payins: Accept local payment methods
Payouts: Compliantly send funds cross-border
Defense Suite: Manage fraud effectively
dLocal for Platforms: Unify your platform’s payment solution
Local Issuing: Localize payments for your gig-economy workers, suppliers, and partners
