Security Engineer – Infrastructure & Automation

About this kind of role

What a Security Engineer – Infrastructure & Automation usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, implements, and manages security controls for an organization’s infrastructure, focusing on automation to improve efficiency and reduce risk. This includes hardening systems, configuring firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and implementing security best practices across the network. They also respond to security incidents, conduct vulnerability assessments, and develop security policies and procedures. Automation of security tasks, such as patching and configuration management, is a key responsibility.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) is generally expected, alongside a strong understanding of networking and operating systems.

Good fit for: Individuals with a strong technical background, a passion for cybersecurity, and a desire to automate security processes often thrive in this role.