Platform Engineer - Security
Join Nexar as a Platform Security Engineer and architect secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while driving security best practices across all teams.
DESCRIPTION
As a Platform Engineer – Security at Nexar, you’ll build and maintain our core infrastructure while leading security across the organization. You’ll work closely with firmware, cloud, frontend, and AI teams to ensure security is embedded into every layer of our platform and development lifecycle.
Your work will shape how we architect and protect Nexar’s infrastructure, strengthen our certification processes, and support the secure operation of our vision-AI ecosystem that processes massive amounts of connected driving data.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure across cloud environments.
Run security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation.
Define and enforce security standards, policies, and best practices.
Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and automate protections.
Secure Kubernetes, Docker, and other containerized environments.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure availability, performance, and security.
Use IaC (Terraform/Terragrunt) to implement security-first architecture.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve security and infrastructure issues.
REQUIREMENTS
Technical skills & qualifications
BSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
3+ years in Platform/DevOps/Infrastructure/Security Engineering.
Strong hands-on AWS experience; GCP is a plus.
Deep knowledge of cloud security and vulnerability assessment tools.
Experience securing Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized workloads.
Strong Terraform skills (Terragrunt a plus).
Experience with CI/CD (GitHub Actions preferred).
Knowledge of monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog).
Proficient in Python/Bash/Go and Linux systems.
People skills & traits
Proactive team player with strong ownership and problem-solving skills.
Clear communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
Passionate about secure, reliable, and scalable systems.
Curious, resourceful, and constantly learning.
WHAT WE OFFER
The chance to have a meaningful and positive impact on roads and cities’ safety
Flexibility - in schedule, work location, benefits
Competitive compensation
A fast-paced work environment full of kind, smart, and highly driven people
Great professional and personal growth opportunities
Regular team-building events and well-being initiatives/facilities
WHO WE ARE
Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organising the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.
Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!
We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.
- Department
- R&D
- Locations
- Porto (PT)
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About Nexar
Nexar is a Vision AI company that is organizing the physical world as digital information. We are a global, connected, and intelligent network of mobile cameras on the road that uses data to deliver valuable insights and build transformative products in vehicle autonomy and safety.
Our goal is to be the best car camera service in the world, with a vast network of smart, connected cameras across the planet. We are unlocking the power of connected driving to protect our users and build a lasting business, and this is where you come in!
We’re looking for passionate, forward-thinking people to help us execute this incredible opportunity and drive the future of connected driving technology. Join us in shaping a safer, smarter world.
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