Senior Security Automation Engineer

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Summary

The GCS SRRC Hyperscaler Security Engineering team works on automating and administering Hyperscaler (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP and AliCloud) security solutions. We are a geographically dispersed team who provides security configuration compliance scanning across all SAP public cloud environments. Our solutions allow SAP lines of business to increase their security by giving them critical security controls based on SGS policy. We utilize a combination of cloud native security tooling, automation, and processes to identify configuration gaps and provide actionable steps to remediate them.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and development of a scalable, efficient, and user-centric UI framework using modern web technologies and data visualization libraries.
• Design, develop, and maintain workflows to integrate diverse security solutions, enabling seamless orchestration across platforms.
• Design, develop, and manage Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) frameworks
• Develop and integrate centralized reporting systems that provide actionable insights and data-driven visualizations for stakeholders.
• Optimize the performance of user interfaces and backend systems to handle and visualize large-scale data efficiently.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security tools and platforms into a unified ecosystem, enhancing organizational visibility and operational efficiency.
• Build robust APIs and data pipelines to facilitate real-time communication and data exchange between security systems and reporting platforms.
• Develop business-critical solutions using Java or Python, demonstrating proficiency in full-stack or backend development rather than scripting.
• Incorporate foundational cybersecurity principles into the design and development of security solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, align development goals with organizational objectives, and ensure seamless integration of security solutions.
• Continuously research and stay informed about the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to enhance the organization's overall security posture and implement proactive measures
• Perform regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate security posture, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and security best practices within the organization.

What you bring

• Proven 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) systems to enhance incident response efficiency.
• Ability to design and implement workflows that integrate diverse security tools and solutions, ensuring seamless operations.
• Expertise in building user-centric UI frameworks from scratch using modern web technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)
• Backend technologies such as Node.js, Django, Spring Boot, or Flask.
• Database management, both relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• RESTful API design and implementation for seamless communication between frontend and backend systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.
• Experience in optimizing UI performance while handling large-scale data and ensuring efficient data visualization.
• Solid understanding of fundamental cybersecurity principles and their practical applications in securing systems and workflows.

• Experience:
  • Full-Stack Development Expertise: Skilled in developing end-to-end applications with a focus on frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies (Java, Python, Node.js, Django, Spring Boot). Proficient in building scalable and secure applications from scratch.
  • UI Framework Development: Hands-on experience in designing and building user-centric, high-performance UI frameworks using modern web technologies and visualization libraries like D3.js and Chart.js.
  • SOAR and Workflow Orchestration: Extensive experience in developing and maintaining Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, and designing workflows to integrate multiple security solutions for enhanced automation and efficiency.
  • Backend and API Development: Strong capabilities in building robust and scalable backend systems, including RESTful APIs, for seamless integration with frontend applications and third-party tools.
  • Database Management: Proficient in managing and optimizing both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB), ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Cloud Platform Integration: Skilled in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, with a focus on security and reliability.
  • Centralized Reporting Systems: Expertise in designing and integrating centralized reporting platforms that provide real-time insights and facilitate better decision-making

Our team values

• Collaboration and idea generation
• Data-driven decision making
• Outcomes  
• Supports a balance between personal and professional life

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​Bring out your best

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Requisition ID: 409950  | Work Area: Software-Development Operations  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.