Python Automation Engineer

Python Automation Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

• Automation Development:

  Create playbooks using a low-code platform to streamline security operations. You will design, code, and integrate custom

  APIs

  to ensure seamless inter-connectivity among systems.

• Security Tool Integration:

  Integrate new and existing security tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Maintenance & Compliance:

  Continuously monitor and maintain the automation platform, ensuring all systems and applications are up to date with the latest security patches. You will also ensure compliance with relevant regulations (

  e.g., GDPR, HIPAA

  ) and industry standards (

  e.g., ISO 27001, NIST

  ).

• Threat Intelligence & Remediation:

  Stay up to date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, providing recommendations for improving security operations. You will triage issues found by tools and external reports, and offer remediation guidance to partners.

• Documentation:

  Create and maintain up-to-date technical documentation and user guides to support the ongoing use and understanding of automated systems.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in

  Python

  scripting and automation.
• Experience with

  REST API

  technology.
• Experience with

  Linux

  is essential.
• Experience with

  Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR)

  tools (e.g., Swimlane, Cortex XSOAR).
• Experience with the development of automation playbooks and integrating multiple security tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, technologies, and best practices is a plus.
• Experience in risk management, incident response, and security governance is a plus.

• CEH, CompTIA Security+, RHCSA

  , or

  CISSP

  certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree with relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience, or a Diploma with a substantial background in a directly related field.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving:

  Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to accurately assess real risks and offer remediation guidance.

• Communication:

  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively to various audiences.

• Proactiveness:

  High degree of initiative and self-motivation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

• Collaboration:

  Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals and the ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams.