Security Engineer

MINT is the leader in Advertising Resource Management (ARM) software, driving marketing transformation in the age of agentic AI. At the core of our innovation is an open enterprise platform that deploys autonomous AI agents to augment human teams across the marketing and advertising value chain, connecting marketing performance with enterprise growth and real business impact.

Thanks to a diverse team of over 300 professionals worldwide, we integrate technology, data, and agentic intelligence to redefine how global brands and agencies plan, execute, and optimize their advertising investments.

With the recent acquisitions of technology leaders Redmill Solutions and info³, MINT has further expanded its unified ecosystem, completing the long-awaited connection of media planning, buying, and execution within one intelligent environment.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Security Engineer to take full ownership of our security operations. In this role, you’ll embed security at every stage of our software lifecycle - design, build, deploy, and operate, while driving automation and best practices to keep our systems secure, scalable, and resilient

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain automated security controls and guardrails.
• Develop reusable security tooling to enforce security at scale.
• Lead and automate security processes across AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows.
• Manage vulnerability scanning, continuous monitoring, and incident response, with a strong focus on automation and signal quality.
• Lead and facilitate tabletop exercises to assess incident readiness, validate response plans, and continuously improve response capabilities.
• Collaborate with DevOps & Engineering to build secure systems.
• Continuously evaluate emerging security tools, threats, and compliance requirements, translating them into automated controls where possible.

This role will be a great fit if you have

• 5+ years in a DevSecOps or Security Engineering position.
• An excellent level of Italian and English.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity practices, such as vulnerability management, code review, threat modeling, and modern security toolsets.
• Strong AWS skills (EKS, ECR, Route53, RDS, IAM, VPC, etc.).
• Programming skills in at least one general-purpose language (e.g., Python, Go), with the ability to design, build, and maintain automation and security tooling.
• Track record of integrating security into CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Hands-on with SIEM platforms for monitoring and automated response.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

We would also appreciate

• Participation in bug bounty programs, CTF competitions, or public contributions such as security research, blog posts, advisories, or vulnerability disclosures.
• Experience with Datadog and Firewalls.
• Experience with security audits and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Security certifications (e.g., CKS, OSCP, AWS Security Specialty).

Why you'll love working at MINT:

• We offer a competitive salary to recognize the value you bring as a skilled and impactful individual
• You will have the chance to immerse yourself in a diverse, inclusive and passionate team environment with a strong international presence
• As we expand our reach, you would help us achieve our ambitious goals. In this role, you'll play a vital role in driving the company's growth and strategy.
• Get the best from the focus and the flexibility of smart working, and the energy and collaboration of office life: at MINT, you’ll enjoy 8 smart working days each month to help you better manage your time and energy. And during August and the Christmas season (from mid-December to the Epiphany), we hit pause on the office routine - recharging matters!
• We offer meal vouchers (€8) to streamline your lunch break and boost your productivity
• Enjoy a variety of free snacks at the office to keep you energized throughout the day
• Balance work and fun with our social events! Build relationships and celebrate achievements at our aperitifs and parties.
• We actively support social causes through corporate volunteering

Interview Process

Candidates can expect the following steps in our interview process:

• HR Introductory Call (15 minutes): a brief phone call with HR to provide an overview of the company and the role, as well as to gain insight into your experience and background
• HR Video Interview (45 minutes): A more in-depth virtual interview with HR to explore the topics discussed in the phone call and further assess your fit for the role
• Technical Interview with Hiring Manager (1 hour): a virtual video interview focused on the technical aspects of the role, where the hiring manager will dive into your specific skills and experience
• Interview with Head of Department/other key individuals (45 minutes): an interview with the Head of Department or other key individuals relevant to the role, such as team members or colleagues from other departments.
• Offer: after completing the interview process, successful candidates will receive an offer.

Typical base salary pay range: EUR 50-55k

MINT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. MINT AI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, immigration status, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other legally protected status.