SecDevOps Engineer

Trend Micro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TrendAI, the AI security leader within Trend Micro, seeks a skilled infrastructure engineer to administer perimeter security, virtualized environments, and container platforms. You will implement automation with Ansible, write Python tooling, and apply AI/LLM insights to workflows.

You will work on network troubleshooting, SAN storage, and switch configurations, while documenting procedures for ongoing operations. Strong scripting and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience with pfSense firewall administration.
• Hands-on experience with Proxmox and/or VMware ESXi virtualization platforms.
• Container platforms such as Podman or Docker.
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools.
• Strong network troubleshooting across physical and virtual environments.
• Experience with SAN storage solutions and blade server hardware.
• Familiarity with Dell N-series and S-series switches.
• Working knowledge of AI/LLM tools and their application to workflows.
• Strong documentation and runbook-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and secure network perimeter infrastructure, including pfSense firewalls.
• Manage and maintain virtualized infrastructure across Proxmox and VMware ESXi environments, including migrations between platforms.
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot containerized workloads using Podman and Docker.
• Build and maintain automation for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Ansible.
• Write and maintain internal tooling and scripts in Python (C++ experience a plus for performance-sensitive work).
• Diagnose and resolve network issues across switching, routing, and connectivity layers.
• Administer SAN storage solutions and blade server hardware, including remote/out-of-band management.
• Configure and maintain Dell N-series and S-series switches.
• Apply working knowledge of AI/LLM tooling to improve internal workflows, documentation, and efficiency.
• Author clear, well-structured documentation, runbooks, and SOPs for infra and processes.

Skills

pfSense

Virtualization

Containers

Python

Ansible

Network troubleshooting

SAN storage

Dell switches

AI/LLM tooling

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Proxmox

VMware ESXi

Podman

Docker

Job description

TrendAI\u2122;, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk.

At TrendAI\u2122;, we're always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future.

AI Fearlessly.

Job Description:

What You'll Do:

• Administer and secure network perimeter infrastructure, including pfSense firewalls
• Manage and maintain virtualized infrastructure across Proxmox and VMware ESXi environments, including migrations between platforms
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot containerized workloads using Podman and Docker
• Build and maintain automation for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Ansible
• Write and maintain internal tooling and scripts in Python (C++ experience a plus for performance-sensitive or lower-level tooling)
• Diagnose and resolve network issues across switching, routing, and connectivity layers
• Administer SAN storage solutions and blade server hardware, including remote/out-of-band management
• Configure and maintain Dell N-series and S-series switches
• Apply working knowledge of AI/LLM tooling to improve internal workflows, documentation, and operational efficiency
• Author clear, well-structured documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures for infrastructure and processes

What We're Looking For:

• Master's degree in computer science or a related technical field preferred
• Demonstrated experience with pfSense firewall administration
• Hands-on experience with Proxmox and/or VMware ESXi virtualization platforms
• Practical experience with Podman or Docker container platforms
• Proficiency in Python; familiarity with C++ is a plus
• Experience with Ansible or comparable configuration management tools
• Solid network troubleshooting skills across physical and virtual environments
• Experience with SAN storage solutions and blade server hardware
• Familiarity with Dell N-series and S-series switches or comparable enterprise switching platforms
• Working knowledge of AI/LLM tools and their application to operational workflows
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and procedures

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe.

Trend Micro provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Trend Micro does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care leave status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.