Security and Compliance Engineer

Valid till: 2026-07-01

City: Latvia

Alliance for Recruitment is the biggest recruitment agency in the Baltics, servicing clients in CEE & Nordics and creating a brighter future for people around! We are the largest headhunting house measured by capacity, a number of successful placements, and annual growth, raising a high-performing team of recruitment experts from various industries.

Our client Handwave is a fintech startup that's been waving at the future since 2022. Now in their fourth year, they have turned a palm into a private, ultra-secure, and contactless way to pay, verify age, and unlock loyalty. No wallet. No phone. Just one wave of a hand.

As the company continues to scale, they are actively strengthening their security and compliance function  creating an opportunity to join at an early stage and play a meaningful role in shaping security processes, standards, and the overall direction of the company.

In this role, you will work closely with both engineering and compliance teams, helping build a secure, scalable, and well-structured environment.

Job description: 
  • Conduct internal audits and technical evidence collection
  • Participate in cloud platform security reviews
  • Perform compliance gap analysis and track remediation activities
  • Oversee vulnerability and patch management processes
  • Validate and review security policies and procedures
  • Conduct third-party and supply-chain security assessments
  • Promote security awareness and collaborate with engineering teams
  • Act as a bridge between the compliance and engineering functions explaining the “why” behind security requirements
  • Prepare reporting and work closely with the Chief Compliance Officer
Requirements: 
  • 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or IT compliance related roles
  • Hands-on experience working with cloud platform services
  • Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and PCI DSS
  • Solid and broad cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Scripting or automation capability
  • Structured analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Self-directed and proactive working style
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills in Latvian and English languages (for communication with colleagues and cooperation partners abroad)
Company offers: 
  • Opportunity to join a fast-growing fintech company at an early stage
  • Real impact on building and improving security and compliance processes
  • Collaboration with technical and international teams
  • Dynamic environment with a high level of ownership and autonomy
Monthly Salary: 

From 3000 Eur gross-4500 Eur gross per month

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