LEAD SECURITY ENGINEER

Hiring Manager.
Edwin Caling Talent Acquisition Advisor.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Engineer - Automation to join our Information Security Automation team.
As a Security Engineer - Automation, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security solutions and integrations to safeguard our organization's systems and data.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our security posture and mitigate risks across the organization.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in security automation, extensive knowledge of industry best practices, and a passion for staying abreast of the latest security trends and emerging technologies.
You Are Great At.
Design, develop, and implement processes to integrate and automate our security tools, including CMDB, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, and Vulnerability Scanning.
Create and maintain security automation playbooks, scripts, and tools to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Ensure all automation processes are built for 24x7 availability and are consistently monitored.
Develop processes, scripts, and dashboards in line with established standards to continuously monitor the health and performance of critical integration processes.
Provide monthly metrics and KPIs for automation and integration processes, identify trends, and areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements.
Collaborate with IT teams to integrate security automation tools with their existing systems and applications.
What It Takes.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a closely related field.
At least 5 years of experience in security automation, security operations, or a similar role.
Proficiency in programming languages like Python or PowerShell for task automation, API interactions, and script creation.
Knowledge of Secure Coding and DevOps practices, with experience using Visual Studio Code and Version Control systems like Git.
Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and analysis tools such as Splunk or Grafana to assess system performance and security.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex security challenges and develop effective solutions.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience working in cross-functional global teams.
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