Security Engineer

AAP Global Capability Center LLP (380); India; Remote; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Security Engineer to own the full platform lifecycle for a portfolio of security tools and services.

You will handle health monitoring, patching, upgrades, scaling, backup/recovery, and decommissioning, while driving configuration, integration and continuous improvement. You will implement controls, tune policies, develop automation scripts (Python/PowerShell/Bash), and support API integrations to improve operational efficiency and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or security platform administration roles.
• Strong generalist foundation across multiple security domains and hands‑on depth in several areas.
• Proven experience managing and supporting multiple enterprise security platforms in production environments with operational ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own the full platform lifecycle for a portfolio of security tools and services including health monitoring, patching, upgrades, scaling, backup/recovery and decommissioning.
• Configure, integrate and continuously improve capabilities; document configurations and runbooks.
• Develop automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and enable API integrations to improve efficiency.
• Support integrations and tune policies across endpoints, IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR and network/cloud security.

Job description

Job Description Title : Security Engineer Location : Hyderabad, India

Key Responsibilities Own the full platform lifecycle for a portfolio of security tools and services, including: Health monitoring, patching, upgrades, scaling, backup/recovery, and decommissioning Configuration, integration, and continuous improvement Maintain and enhance capabilities across core domains: Endpoint — EDR/XDR platforms and related controls Identity & Access Management (IAM) — SSO, MFA, federation, privileged access (PAM), access lifecycle Vulnerability Management — scanning tools, prioritization support, remediation tracking Detection & Response — SIEM/SOAR integrations, logging, and detection use cases Network & Cloud Security — supporting NGFW/SASE, CSPM/CWPP, and related controls as needed Perform hands‑on engineering work: implement new controls, tune policies, resolve platform issues, and support integrations via APIs and automation. Develop scripts and automation (Python, PowerShell, or similar) to improve operational efficiency, reduce toil, and enforce consistent configurations. Document configurations, runbooks, standards, and procedures; contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, or security platform administration roles. Strong generalist foundation across multiple security domains (endpoint/EDR, identity/IAM, vulnerability management, SIEM/detection, network or cloud security). Deep expertise in every area is not required, breadth plus solid hands‑on depth in several is key. Proven experience managing and supporting multiple enterprise security platforms in production environments with operational ownership (beyond one‑time deployments). Solid scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent) and comfort working with APIs and integrations. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do‑it‑yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.