Senior Security Engineer – Software Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a security-focused engineer to join the Security Development and Design team. This role centers on building security automation, deploying code securely, and elevating platform resilience across cloud and on-prem environments.

You will work with GitLab-based CI/CD, design and optimize security tool deployments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement monitoring, incident response, and governance across applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Solid knowledge of OpenSearch and PostgreSQL, with optimization basics.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure RM, GDM).
• Ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge security skills.
• Experience deploying software in production environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for distributed systems.
• Ability to design solutions for complex problems and drive process improvement.
• Experience handling confidential information and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop security automation capabilities within the Security Development and Design team.
• Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD.
• Design and optimize security tool deployments across Cyber Security capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to information security programs.
• Design, develop, and host applications with security requirements.
• Build and maintain runbooks for application support and incident response.
• Design and implement monitoring for all aspects of applications and alerts.
• Communicate with stakeholders and contribute to technical decisions.
• Take ownership of security automation projects and team initiatives.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Python scripting

Automation

Bash

PowerShell

OpenSearch

PostgreSQL

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD

Security

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

CloudFormation

Terraform

Azure Resource Manager

Google Deployment Manager

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work within the Security Development and Design team that is responsible for protecting the network and company assets from any security threats or attacks through the development of security automation capabilities
• Architect and implement code deployment pipelines using GitLab or similar CI/CD processes
• Design and optimize security tool deployments, introducing scalable processes across Cyber Security capabilities
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to Information Security team efforts across the broad spectrum of information security programs
• Design, develop, and implement reliable platforms needed to host Applications with security requirements
• Build, maintain, and improve runbooks for application support and incident response procedures
• Design and implement monitoring solutions for all aspects of applications, including alerting capabilities
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and contribute to technical decision-making
• Take ownership of security automation projects and contribute to team initiatives
• Research and evaluate new technologies and security tools to enhance team capabilities

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell with ability to build reliable automation
• Strong knowledge of OpenSearch, PostgreSQL, and other data storage platforms including basic optimization techniques
• Proficient knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, Azure Resource Manager, Google Deployment Manager) with experience managing multi-environment deployments
• Proven ability to learn and maintain cutting-edge skills across multiple technical areas (Unix/Linux, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, etc.)
• Experience with deployment of new software and maintenance of deployed software in production environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot distributed systems
• Proven ability to design solutions for complex problems and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Experience handling confidential information and understanding of security best practices.