Remote - Senior Security Automation Engineer

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles.
• Top-notch problem-solving abilities and a creative approach to challenges.
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective cross-organizational communication.
• Self-driven work ethic and ability to work autonomously.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Team player with the ability to mentor junior team members.
• Extensive experience with various cybersecurity tools.
• Proven track record in automating network actions.
• Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible.
• Proficient scripting/programming skills in PowerShell, Python, and Go.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings.
• Deep knowledge of network protocols, security frameworks, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and automate the deployment of endpoint and network security tools in virtualized environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Puppet, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for security tools and configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions.
• Design and develop custom automation tools and integrations to enhance security tool installation efficacy.
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in automated systems and provide timely resolutions.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and automation best practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools.