Senior Security Automation Engineer - Python & Cyber Defense
Fortra
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Job summary
Fortra is seeking a highly capable professional to analyze efficiency opportunities and automate processes within Security Operations. The role focuses on Python-driven automation, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration to define requirements and deliver measurable improvements.
The candidate will work on automation using APIs and device emulation, with on-call support for critical applications. A strong background in cybersecurity topics and data-driven proof-of-concept development is
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 2-3 years of software development experience.
- 4-5 years of data analysis experience leveraging SQL
- Understanding of joins, indexes, query optimization and relational table design
- 4-5 years of scripting experience in Python
- Experience with Flask, creating libraries, Python packaging and CICD
- 3-4 years of experience in the Cybersecurity industry
- Understanding of DNS, Proxies, Whois, SSL
Responsibilities
- Develop scripts and applications in Python
- Analyze data and processes to identify automation opportunities
- Meet with stakeholders to define requirements and provide time estimates
- Develop quick proof of concepts to vet ideas
- Produce metrics showing automation impact
- Monitor applications and troubleshoot errors
- On-call support as needed for applications
Skills
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Job description
Fortra is seeking a highly capable professional to analyze efficiency opportunities and automate processes within Security Operations. The role focuses on Python-driven automation, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration to define requirements and deliver measurable improvements.
The candidate will work on automation using APIs and device emulation, with on-call support for critical applications. A strong background in cybersecurity topics and data-driven proof-of-concept development is
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