Security Automation Engineer

Job Overview :

We are looking for a highly skilled

Security Automation Engineer

to embed security across the CI/CD pipeline and automate security controls within cloud and containerized environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and security automation to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant application delivery.

Key Responsibilities: Integrate

security practices into CI/CD pipelines

(DevSecOps). Automate

security testing

including SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning. Design and implement

secure CI/CD pipelines

using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Implement and manage

cloud security controls

across AWS, Azure, or GCP. Automate

infrastructure security

using IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Manage secrets, certificates, and credentials using secure vault solutions. Secure container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and service meshes. Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities. Collaborate with DevOps, development, and security teams to enforce security best practices. Ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc.).

Required Skills & Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field. 3+ years of experience in

DevOps, Security Engineering, or DevSecOps . Strong knowledge of

CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks . Hands-on experience with

security scanning tools

(SonarQube, Checkmarx, Snyk, OWASP ZAP, Trivy). Experience with

cloud platforms

(AWS / Azure / GCP). Strong understanding of

container security

and Kubernetes security best practices. Experience with

IAM, RBAC, OAuth, and Zero Trust architectures . Scripting skills in

Python, Bash, or PowerShell . Knowledge of vulnerability management and incident response.

Tools & Technologies (Preferred): CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Cloud Security: AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center IaC & Automation: Terraform, Ansible Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm Secrets Management: HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager Monitoring & SIEM: Splunk, ELK, Datadog

Certifications (Nice to Have): AWS Certified Security – Specialty Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) CEH / CISSP / Security+ DevSecOps Foundation Certification

What We Offer: Competitive compensation and growth opportunities Work on

security-first cloud-native architectures Learning and certification support Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment