Senior Python Automation Engineer - Cyber Security Implementation & Adoption

EPAM Systems; Województwo pomorskie; Hybrid; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design mode

Work remotely within Poland

Work abroad up to 60 days annually

Relocation opportunities

English classes

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15

Disount on stock purchase

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Python Automation Engineer to support large-scale cybersecurity implementation and adoption across enterprise environments.

You will design and maintain Python automation solutions, automate onboarding and validation activities, and develop integrations with security tools and cloud platforms. The role emphasizes collaboration with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Development teams to accelerate secure delivery and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on Python development and automation experience.
• Experience building automation for cybersecurity tools and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of security controls, governance, and IAM/PAM concepts.
• Proficiency with Azure cloud services and security tooling.
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD, and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python automation solutions for cybersecurity programs.
• Automate onboarding, configuration validation, compliance checks, and monitoring.
• Develop integrations with security tools, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Build automation to validate controls, configurations, and policy compliance.
• Create automation for SOC workflows including data collection, reporting, remediation, governance.
• Develop scripts for inventory, asset discovery, and security posture assessment.
• Support deployment across Azure and hybrid environments.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to embed security controls.
• Analyze bottlenecks and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
• Produce technical docs, runbooks, and implementation guides.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security Architects, SecOps, Infra, and Development teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members.

Skills

Python development

Automation frameworks

API integrations

PyTest

REST APIs

JSON

YAML

Security tooling

IAM

PAM

Cloud security

Azure

Azure security services

Entra ID

Key Vault

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Git workflows

IaC

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Docker

Kubernetes

English B2+

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Bicep

ARM Templates

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Automation Engineer to support large-scale Cyber Security Implementation and Adoption initiatives across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python automation, cloud technologies, API integrations, and security tooling, with a focus on automating security processes, validating security controls, onboarding applications to cybersecurity platforms, and improving operational efficiency through automation. The engineer will work closely with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to accelerate the adoption of security controls and ensure consistent implementation across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based automation solutions supporting cybersecurity implementation and adoption programs
• Automate onboarding, configuration validation, compliance checks, and monitoring activities across security platforms
• Develop integrations with security tools, cloud platforms, APIs, and enterprise systems
• Build automated frameworks to validate security controls, configurations, and policy compliance
• Create automation for security operations workflows including data collection, reporting, remediation, and governance activities
• Develop scripts and utilities for large-scale inventory management, asset discovery, and security posture assessment
• Support implementation of security solutions across Azure cloud and hybrid environments
• Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to ensure security controls are embedded within delivery processes
• Analyze operational bottlenecks and identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement
• Produce technical documentation, automation runbooks, implementation guides, and operational procedures
• Collaborate with Cyber Security Architects, Security Operations, Infrastructure, and Development teams to drive security adoption initiatives
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in Python development, including scripting, automation frameworks, and API integrations
• Proficiency in PyTest, REST APIs, JSON, and YAML, along with automation best practices
• Experience developing automation for cybersecurity tools, governance processes, or security operations workflows
• Understanding of Cyber Security fundamentals, including Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Endpoint Security
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management, Security Monitoring & Logging, and Cloud Security Controls, including compliance and governance practices
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and associated cloud services
• Familiarity with Azure security services such as Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud
• Familiarity with Azure AD / Entra ID, Key Vault, and Azure Monitor
• Understanding of SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Git-based workflows
• Experience integrating automation with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes environments, with experience working with cloud-based distributed systems and troubleshooting complex technical issues
• Proficiency in English at a B2+ level

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
• Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
• Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
• Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
• Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
• Career development programs
• Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well‑being programs
• Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
• English classes
• We cover it all:
• Stable pay
• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
• Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
• Corporate, social and well‑being events
• Please, note:
• Benefits listed above are available to employees only
• We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
• We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI‑Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.