Full-Time Senior Security Automation Engineer

SimSpace is looking for a Senior Security Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated security solutions across our cyber range environments. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation security automation frameworks using cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creative approach to challenges.
• Excellent 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 mentoring skills.
• Extensive experience with various cybersecurity tools (SIEM, EDR, XDR, Next-gen Firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Proven track record in automating network actions (configuration management, asset discovery, and license management).
• Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible.
• Proficient scripting/programming skills (PowerShell, Python, Go).
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub).
• Awareness with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings.
• Deep knowledge of network protocols, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with various programming languages and automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in SOC, incident response, or digital forensics.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Comprehension of AI/ML in security automation.
• Contributions to open-source security projects.
• Experience with popular cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• GIAC certifications.
• Cloud security certifications.
• Relevant automation certifications.

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