Lead Security Platform Engineer

adpinternalcareers; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP is seeking a Lead Security Platform Engineer to join its Global Security Organization. You will design, develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise security platforms and automation tools built in Python, blending cybersecurity and software engineering to enable scalable, secure operations.

You will collaborate with Architecture, IT, and project teams to enhance the security program, lead platform initiatives, and drive secure SDLC practices—contributing to incident response and continuous

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Security Engineering, Software Engineering, or DevSecOps.
• Advanced Python development experience.
• Experience with APIs, automation, and enterprise applications.
• Strong Git and GitOps experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native technologies.
• AWS, Azure, or GCP experience.
• Strong Linux/Windows, networking, and application security knowledge.
• Experience debugging complex applications and infrastructure issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Relevant security or cloud certifications preferred.
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms.
• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, IAM, EDR, NDR, CSPM and related security technologies.
• Secure SDLC and code review experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Python-based security applications and automation.
• Design integrations between security tools and enterprise platforms.
• Develop and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement GitOps deployment methodologies.
• Maintain enterprise security platforms and services.
• Troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues.
• Create technical documentation and operational procedures.
• Evaluate new technologies and conduct proof-of-concepts.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Support incident response and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform code reviews and champion secure coding practices.
• Automate operational workflows and security processes.
• Partner with architecture, operations, and development teams.
• Lead platform upgrades and lifecycle management activities.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to support teams.
• Participate in technical interviews and hiring activities.

Skills

8+ years in Security Engineering

Advanced Python development

APIs automation

Git and GitOps

Jenkins CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes and cloud-native

AWS/Azure/GCP experience

Linux/Windows networking security

Debugging complex infra

Communication and leadership

IaC Terraform/Ansible

Observability and monitoring

SIEM/SOAR/IAM/E DR/NDR

Secure SDLC and code reviews

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

GitOps

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Job description

ADP is Hiring a Lead Security Platform Engineer

Unlock Your Career Potential: Global Security Organization at ADP.

Do you have a passion for going on the offensive to safeguard critical information? As ADP's Global Security Organization (GSO), we know that our clients rely on us for human capital management solutions, but beyond that, they entrust us with one of their most valuable assets -- their employee data.

We are honored by this trust and are laser focused on securing data at every step in the information lifecycle, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and compliance with industry and government regulations at all times.

From the cloud to the data center and across every emerging device, you'll join a team of experts in the GSO who are always staying one step ahead in this ever-changing world of data by continually evolving our strategies and technologies to protect ADP and our clients.

Summary

As a Lead Security Platform Engineer, you will join a highly skilled team providing world-class security program engineering, security consultation and security technology implementation for ADP's Global Security Organization (GSO).

Within the role you will design, develop, deploy, and maintain enterprise security platforms and automation solutions. This role combines cybersecurity expertise with software engineering to build scalable Python-based tools and modern DevSecOps capabilities.

Within the role you will interact with Security Architecture teams, project management and global IT teams to develop, deploy and enhance the overall security program.

Learn more about ADP at tech.adp.com/careers

Skill Requirements

• 8+ years in Security Engineering, Software Engineering, or DevSecOps
• Advanced Python development experience
• Experience with APIs, automation, and enterprise applications
• Strong Git and GitOps experience
• Experience building and maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
• Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native technologies
• AWS, Azure, or GCP experience
• Strong Linux/Windows, networking, and application security knowledge
• Experience debugging complex applications and infrastructure issues
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Relevant security or cloud certifications preferred
• Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms
• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, IAM, EDR, NDR, CSPM and related security technologies
• Secure SDLC and code review experience
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Advanced Python development experience and familiarity with API's
• Strong Git and GitOps experience
• Experience building and maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
• Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native technologies
• AWS, Azure, or GCP experience
• Automation experiencing using Ansible
• Security Certifications

Responsibilities / Expectations

• Lead development of Python-based security applications and automation
• Design integrations between security tools and enterprise platforms
• Develop and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
• Implement GitOps deployment methodologies
• Maintain enterprise security platforms and services
• Troubleshoot complex application and infrastructure issues
• Create technical documentation and operational procedures
• Evaluate new technologies and conduct proof-of-concepts
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership
• Support incident response and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform code reviews and champion secure coding practices
• Automate operational workflows and security processes
• Partner with architecture, operations, and development teams
• Lead platform upgrades and lifecycle management activities
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to support teams
• Participate in technical interviews and hiring activities

To Succeed in This Role:

• You'll have a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

• Have courageous team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to leading change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay: https://youtu.be/ODb8lxBrxrY

(ADA version: https://youtu.be/IQjUCA8SOoA )