Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer

Senior Security Engineer - Software Engineer

The Senior Security Engineer – Software Engineer will:

• Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities.
• Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes
• Design and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs
• Design, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirements
• Build, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures
• Design and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilities
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-making
• Take ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiatives
• Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation
• Strong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniques
• Proficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deployments
• Proven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.)
• Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systems
• Proven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong expertise in Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) with experience in cloud architecture
• Proficiency in Terraform with experience managing infrastructure across environments
• Python/YAML/JSON with backend development experience
• Designing and implementing CICD pipelines through Jenkins, GitLab, or other enterprise tools
• Container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker) and orchestration concepts
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST)
• Security scanning tools integration and vulnerability management platforms
• Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Understanding of network security concepts and implementation

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, AWS Security, etc.) preferred