Location:

  • HCMC, Hanoi, Danang - Vietnam

  • Bangkok - Thailand

About DataXight

At DataXight, we are committed to transforming life science and healthcare. We’re passionate about empowering our team to work on projects that not only push biomedical boundaries but also make a tangible difference in human health. Every day here brings new challenges and opportunities for impact. Are you ready to be part of something great?

The Role

As a Senior Cloud Security Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding the cloud platforms and engineering ecosystem that power innovative healthcare and life science solutions. This is a highly autonomous, hands-on position where you’ll partner with global engineering teams to strengthen security across applications, infrastructure, and development workflows.

If you’re passionate about modern cloud security, DevSecOps, automation, and enabling engineering teams to build securely at scale, you’ll thrive in this role.

Please note: At DataXight, this position carries the internal title Senior Security Engineer. The detailed scope and responsibilities are outlined below.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across modern cloud environments.

  • Strengthen the security of applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines by embedding security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • Perform threat modeling, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend practical risk mitigation strategies.

  • Build and automate security workflows to improve operational efficiency, consistency, and reliability.

  • Own security operations by developing actionable reporting, dashboards, and scalable security processes.

  • Analyze security data, identify trends, and translate insights into meaningful improvements.

  • Document security risks, propose remediation plans, and present recommendations to stakeholders for review and approval.

  • Support incident response, vulnerability management, and ongoing security monitoring.

  • Collaborate effectively with globally distributed teams in an asynchronous working environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering, Cloud Security, or DevSecOps.

  • Strong software development and scripting skills, preferably in Python or Node.js.

  • Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., GitHub), command-line tools, and modern development environments.

  • Hands-on experience securing cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

  • Working knowledge of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

  • Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10, CVEs, secure software development practices, and security fundamentals.

  • Strong foundation in operating systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity while maintaining secure development practices.

  • Professional working proficiency in written English.

  • Ability to work independently, take ownership, and deliver results with minimal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in SaaS, data platforms, healthcare, or life sciences.

  • Familiarity with AI/LLM security risks, governance, and mitigation strategies.

  • Experience with SIEM, security monitoring, detection and response, or related security tooling.

  • Proven track record of automating security operations, reporting, or engineering workflows.

What Sets You Apart

  • Highly autonomous with a strong sense of ownership.

  • Clear, structured, and concise communicator.

  • Comfortable making technical decisions independently while collaborating across distributed teams.

  • Analytical, data-driven, and proactive in solving complex security challenges.

  • Passionate about continuous learning and improving security through automation.

Lifelong Skills

  • Inquisitive Mindset: Demonstrates curiosity, constantly seeking to understand project details and underlying principles, indicative of a continuous learning approach.

  • Clarity and Insight: Actively seeks clarity and understanding of project requirements to ensure accurate and effective implementation.

  • Depth of Perception: Has talent for looking beyond initial requests, intuitively grasping and addressing the core needs and objectives underlying a project.

  • Implementation Insight: Able to outline and describe the phases of project implementation, breaking down intricate tasks into manageable steps.

  • Articulate Communication: Exhibits strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join DataXight

This is more than a support role - it’s an opportunity to become an essential pillar of our security and IT infrastructure, enabling secure innovation and seamless productivity across time zones. At DataXight, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions have real impact.

If you’re someone who thrives on solving complex problems and actively wants to transform healthcare, apply DataXight today. Send your resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples or GitHub profile to careers@dataxight.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our globally connected team!