Automation Engineer - Shiftcode Analytics, Inc

Description:

The Sr. SECOPs Automation Engineer for Cybersecurity will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions to improve the security posture of the organization. The engineer will work closely with the security operations team to identify areas of improvement and develop automated solutions that can be used to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

Skillset / Experience:

• Design, develop, and implement automated solutions to improve the security posture of the organization.
• Analyze existing processes and identify areas where automation can improve efficiency or reduce risk.
• Develop scripts and tools that can be used to automate security operations tasks such as log analysis, incident response, threat hunting, etc.
• Monitor system performance and ensure that automated solutions are functioning properly.
• Troubleshoot any issues related to automation processes or tools.
• Collaborate with other teams such as development, network engineering, etc., to ensure that automation solutions are properly integrated into existing systems.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies in order to identify new opportunities for automation.
• Develop documentation related to automation processes and procedures.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a role working with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell is required.
• Experience working with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices is essential.