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SimSpace · 5 hours ago

Remote - Security Automation Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Architect and automate the deployment of endpoint and network security tools in virtualized environments

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Puppet, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools

Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for security tools and configurations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions

Design and develop custom automation tools and integrations to enhance security tool installation efficacy

Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members

Troubleshoot complex issues in automated systems and provide timely resolutions

Stay current with emerging security technologies and automation best practices

Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools

Qualification

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Security AutomationPuppetAnsibleCI/CDPythonPowerShellGoGitAWSAzureGCPSplunkCrowdStrikePalo Alto NetworksDockerKubernetesElastic StackSentinelOneFortinetSnortSuricataJenkinsGitHub ActionsChronicleQRadarNISTISO 27001GIAC certificationsCloud security certificationsRed Hat Certified Specialist

Required

2+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles

Excellent problem-solving abilities and creative approach to challenges

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Effective cross-organizational communication

Self-driven work ethic and ability to work independently

Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies

Team player with the ability to mentor junior team members

Practical experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms, Next-generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (e.g., Snort, Suricata)

Proven track record in automating network actions, including configuration management, asset discovery, and license management

Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible for small to large-scale automation tasks

Strong scripting/programming skills in PowerShell, Python, and Go

Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings

Strong understanding of network protocols, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and compliance requirements

Required proficiency and experience with many of these languages/models: Scripting and Programming: PowerShell, Python, Go, Bash; Automation Tools: Puppet, Ansible; CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions; Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes; Security Tools: Splunk, Elastic Stack, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Suricata, Chronicle, QRadar