Security Automation Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and self-driven Security Engineer to support enterprise vulnerability management initiatives through software engineering and automation. This is a development-focused role within a fast-paced technology environment, where you will design, build, and maintain tools that improve vulnerability analysis, reporting, prioritization, and remediation workflows.

The ideal candidate combines good software engineering skills with practical vulnerability management knowledge and is passionate about building scalable solutions that address real-world security challenges. You will work closely with various technical teams, translating operational needs into effective engineering solutions.

Key Qualifications

Software Engineering, System Design & Automation

• Good foundation in software engineering and system design, including scalable, reliable, and maintainable solutions
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving methodologies
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Scala, Java, or Bash
• Experience with SQL, Linux, and large-scale data analysis
• Familiarity with software development best practices, including version control, testing, code reviews, and documentation
• Passion for automation and process optimization
• Exposure to AI-powered operational workflows, machine learning applications, or LLM-based solutions is advantageous
• Experience developing workflow automation, orchestration platforms, or intelligent assistants is a plus

Vulnerability Management & Security Engineering

• Working knowledge of enterprise vulnerability management processes and tools
• Understanding of common security vulnerabilities and risk assessment methodologies
• Ability to analyze vulnerability findings and provide remediation recommendations
• Familiarity with vulnerability prioritization based on severity, exploitability, asset criticality, and business impact
• Understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 networking concepts
• Experience with security assessments, penetration testing, or security research is beneficial
• Passion for improving organizational security posture and protecting customer data

Stakeholder & Communication Skills

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to gather requirements and deliver practical solutions
• Ability to work independently and take ownership from design through implementation and support
• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable collaborating with globally distributed teams
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain security tools, workflows, and automation solutions
• Build scalable solutions that support vulnerability management, risk analysis, and remediation programs
• Translate stakeholder requirements into effective technical implementations
• Analyze large datasets related to systems, infrastructure, and security findings to support decision-making
• Apply security and vulnerability management knowledge to improve operational processes and tooling
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to drive remediation efforts
• Own projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering through deployment and ongoing support
• Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives within a dynamic environment

Education & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software engineering, security engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field
• Proven experience independently designing, developing, and delivering technical solutions
• Experience working in enterprise-scale environments is a plus