Lead Edge Platform Security Engineer

OneBanx OneBanx builds and runs a fintech platform that powers self-service banking kiosks. We are looking for an experienced engineer who combines DevSecOps (development, security and operations) skills with a real passion for networking and network devices. The role brings together three areas of equal importance. THE ROLE Edge networking: you will own and improve the network that connects our kiosks, built on OpenWrt and pfSense devices deployed in the field and managed remotely as a fleet. This calls for hands-on experience with network devices and a strong interest in how they behave in real-world conditions. DevOps enablement: our engineers already run much of their own infrastructure, so this is not about owning everything; you will set best practice, build the reusable GitLab pipeline and Terraform templates the team relies on, and support them where they need specialist help. Security: you will drive most of our security work, from annual penetration test to pushing hardware suppliers to a higher security standard. Key Responsibilities Edge Networking - Own the kiosk network end to end, from on-site devices through to the secure connection back to our platform - Maintain and improve OpenWrt and pfSense configurations, firmware and upgrade processes across a remote fleet - Act as the escalation point for connectivity issues and turn recurring problems into permanent fixes - Lead the evolution of how devices connect and authenticate, moving towards a modern model where each device proves its identity and requests only the access it needs - Keep site build standards and runbooks up to date so kiosks can be deployed and supported reliably DevOps Enablement - Build and maintain reusable GitLab CI/CD (continuous integration and delivery) pipeline templates, with security scanning built in - Create Terraform best-practice templates and modules that the team can adopt for their own infrastructure - Coach engineers on infrastructure-as-code, secrets handling and secure pipeline design, rather than doing it for them - Support the team on infrastructure work outside their day-to-day expertise, and document it so it is repeatable - Look after our self-managed GitLab instance, including routine upgrades - Contribute to architecture decisions and write them up so the wider team understands the reasoning Security - Drive our security improvement work, reporting to the CTO - Own the annual penetration test: scoping, managing the testing firm, triaging findings and tracking fixes to closure - Maintain a security improvement backlog across cloud infrastructure, developer tooling and the kiosk estate - Push our hardware and firmware suppliers to improve their security: assessments, patch commitments and contractual requirements - Set the patching and vulnerability management cadence for infrastructure and network devices - Own certificate, key and credential lifecycles, including rotation - Support audits and customer security due diligence with clear evidence and documentation What you will work on A flavour of the problems this role will tackle: - Edge Network: OpenWrt and pfSense devices deployed in the field and managed remotely as a fleet - Device Identity: Moving towards a model where devices enrol, authenticate and request access securely - Platform Templates: Shared GitLab CI/CD and Terraform templates that make the secure way the easy way for every team - Secure Pipelines: Security scanning and secrets handling built into how every team ships - Penetration Testing: Running the annual test and making sure findings are fixed, not just filed - Supplier Security: Working with hardware and firmware suppliers to raise their security standards Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Education Level: BSc Computer Science, IT or software engineering related qualification (desirable) REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES We do not expect one person to be an expert in everything below; we do expect hands-on experience in each area, and real depth in at least one. Core skills and technologies · OpenWrt · pfSense · WireGuard / OpenVPN · GitLab CI/CD · Terraform · AWS · Linux / Shell / Python · Secrets & Certificate Mgmt · Penetration Testing · Vulnerability Management · Supplier Security · Network Security Essential — Networking & Devices - Hands-on experience with OpenWrt and pfSense (or OPNsense) on real hardware - VPN technologies such as WireGuard and OpenVPN: configuration, key management and troubleshooting - Strong TCP/IP fundamentals: subnetting, routing, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and firewall design - Experience managing remote devices where a mistake can mean a site visit Essential — DevOps - Writing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, ideally including shared templates used across many projects - Terraform: modules, remote state, state locking and safe plan/apply workflows - Working knowledge of AWS, particularly networking and IAM (identity and access management) - Comfortable in Linux and with scripting in shell and/or Python; familiar with administering self-hosted tools such as GitLab Essential — Security - Practical involvement in penetration testing: scoping, remediation planning and re-testing - Vulnerability management: reading advisories, scoring severity and prioritising patches - Secrets and certificate management in production environments - Confidence working with third parties to agree and track security improvements Desirable skills The following are not required but will distinguish exceptional candidates: Device Fleet & IoT - Fleet management tooling for routers or other network devices - IoT (Internet of Things) device identity and enrolment: device certificates, zero-touch provisioning, mutual TLS - Cellular (4G/LTE) connectivity on Linux-based devices Platform & Delivery - Container platforms and image security scanning - Policy-as-code or automated compliance checks in pipelines - Centralised logging and monitoring for both cloud and remote devices Security & Compliance - Experience in fintech, payments or another regulated environment - Supplier security assessment and third-party risk management - Security certifications such as OSCP, CompTIA Security+ or CISSP (helpful, not essential) Ideal candidate profile Beyond technical credentials, we value engineers who embody the following: - Passion for networks and devices: you enjoy the hands-on side as much as the automation - Enabler, not gatekeeper: you raise the team’s capability rather than becoming a bottleneck - Self-driven: you take the initiative on security and see improvements through without being chased - Ownership mentality: you see problems through to a permanent fix - Careful with change: you plan rollouts and rollbacks, whether for pipelines or for devices in the field - Firm but constructive with suppliers: comfortable pushing vendors to meet the standard we need - Clear communicator: able to explain risks and decisions to engineers and non-technical stakeholders alike Originally posted on Himalayas