Information Security Engineer I, Security Tools and Development - Mexico City (CDMX) Job Listing at Qualtrics in Mexico City (Job ID 6665775)

Description

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.

When you join one of our teams, you'll be part of a nimble group that's empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the microphone and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won't have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they'll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we're on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that's work worth doing.   Information Security Engineer I, Security Tools and Development - Mexico City (CDMX)   Why We Have This Role   Qualtrics has grown exponentially and that growth means constantly evaluating how we secure systems, identifying potential threats, and implementing the tooling necessary that will help us maintain a strong security posture at scale. We are looking for an engineer to join our security development team who can work with others across the organization, analyze systems, and implement technical solutions that improve our ability to identify, stop, and respond to potential threats.   How You'll Find Success

• You will have a degree in computer science or similar degree with an interest and/or focus on security.
• At least 1-2 years of meaningful experience is ideal.
• You want to lean in and help the organization be secure without slowing people down.
• Stopping the bad guys is what it's all about for you.
• You are as comfortable on the command line as you are in a GUI, if not more so.
• Experimenting with existing tools or building new ones to help secure our infrastructure makes everyday exciting for you.

  How You'll Grow

• At Qualtrics, your experience as a Security Development Engineer will equip you with practical skills essential for the security landscape. You'll enhance your expertise in Identity and Access Management (IAM) while implementing robust authentication and authorization systems to protect our data.
• As you work on vulnerability scanning and management, you'll learn to identify security vulnerabilities and deploy essential security tools that strengthen our defenses. You'll also improve your automation skills by creating self-service tools that enable engineering teams to prioritize security without slowing down their processes.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams will provide insights into integrating security measures across different product lines. You'll gain hands-on experience with technologies such as Python, Docker, and AWS, enhancing your ability to automate processes and improve incident response.
• In addition, you'll leverage AI and analytics to optimize threat detection and enhance overall efficiency. Navigating regulatory compliance requirements will deepen your understanding of security audits and industry standards.
• Through this role, you will build both your technical and soft skills, including problem-solving and teamwork, preparing you for a successful career in cybersecurity or software engineering. At Qualtrics, every challenge presents an opportunity to grow and enhance our security posture.

  Things You'll Do

• Serve as an engineering resource to design, deploy, and integrate security tooling, ensuring seamless handoff to operational teams.
• Implement solutions to handle authentication/authorization between services.
• Empower engineers to own the security of their products through self-service tools
• Build tools and integrations to automate processes and improve our incident response
• Collaborate with diverse teams to foster a security-first culture and accelerate secure product development.
• Implement custom vulnerability scanning tooling to identify vulnerabilities and assist Engineering teams with remediation.
• Manage compliance scanning and work towards meeting our compliance obligations for audits and regulatory standards.
• Enhance centralized identity and access management tools to streamline user provisioning, access controls, and compliance.
• Identify and implement new technologies and processes to improve security
• Identify and analyze anomalies demonstrating a log management solution. (e.g. splunk, sumo logic, elastic, OSSEC)
• Leverage AI to improve our security processes and identify optimizations, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

Some technologies we used to accomplish our goals - Python!!!, Linux, Kubernetes, AWS, Docker, Puppet/Hiera, and Bash. We use metrics and log search systems heavily for visibility and alerting.     What We're Looking For On Your Resume

• You will have a degree in computer science or similar degree with an interest and/or focus on security.
• At least 1-2 years of meaningful experience is ideal.
• Familiarity with modern programming languages such as Python, and experience using technologies like Docker, AWS, or Kubernetes to build and strengthen security solutions.
• Coursework or internships demonstrating familiarity with security and engineering principles and their application in securing user access and data.
• Participation in collaborative projects that highlight your ability to work with others to build software or integrate security into software.
• Exposure to compliance standards or regulatory requirements through academic work or internships, showcasing an understanding of best practices in cybersecurity.

  What You Should Know About This Team

• Small agile team that has immediate impact on development of tools
• Team members are encouraged to own their projects and take calculated risks to improve security
• We are a security-focused team that values collaboration and encourages every team member to actively participate in improving our security measures.
• We work across teams to ensure security is embedded into all our operations and products
• Our team is committed to your personal and professional development, offering regular feedback and mentorship opportunities to help you advance your career in cybersecurity

  Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits

• Work life integration is deeply important to us - we have frequent office events, team outings, and happy hours.
• We take pride in our offices design aiming at cultivating creativity from our rooftop views to an open and collaborative work space.
• On top of standard benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, etc) we provide snacks, drinks, and free lunches in our office.
• We believe in sharing Qualtrics success which is part of the compensation for all employees.

  The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life.   Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.   ​​​​​​​Applicants in the United States of America have rights under Federal Employment Laws:Family & Medical Leave Act,Equal Opportunity Employment,Employee Polygraph Protection Act   Qualtrics is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Qualtrics will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your Qualtrics contact/recruiter know.   Not finding a role that's the right fit for now? Qualtrics Insiders is the one-stop shop for all things Qualtrics Life. Sign up for exclusive access to content created with you in mind and get the scoop on what we have going on at Qualtrics - upcoming events, behind the scenes stories from the team, interview tips, hot jobs, and more. No spam - we promise! You'll hear from us two times a month max with fresh, totally tailored info - so be sure to stay connected as you explore your best role and company fit.  

 

 

 

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