Senior Security Engineer

Overview

• Minimum 5+ years of industry experience in a Technical, DevOps - Security-focused role.
• Strong Linux administration expertise, including system hardening and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with container technologies, like Podman and Kubernetes, including security best practices and hardening.
• Proficiency in automation and infrastructure as code tools, such as Chef and Packer, for building and hardening Linux/Windows AMIs.
• Intermediate to advanced Python programming skills for writing automation and security-related scripts; experience with Golang is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cloud environments, especially AWS cloud services and security features (WAF).
• Solid grasp of networking concepts and operating systems, including security configurations.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automating build and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of APIs and data formats such as XML, REST, and JSON.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and best practices for secure code.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools like Jira.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and security automation.
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Qualification:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software/IT Engineering with 5+ years of experience
  

• Implement security hardening and Intuit defined standards to the operating system (Linux and Windows) and containers (amazon, alpine, debian etc) as part of secure baselines that is consumed across Intuit
• Apply security team benchmarks (CIS) to ensure each baseline meets Internet security standards
• Provide expert guidance on Linux, Windows, and container technologies while designing and implementing automation to enhance and maintain baseline configurations
• Automate software build and deployment processes using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms
• Work closely with stakeholders to align on priorities, manage expectations, and provide clear, timely updates
• Create and regularly update detailed technical documentation to support internal teams and end-users.
• Work within Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban) and use Jira or equivalent tools to manage tasks.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes through automation and continuous integration.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, contributing to design, development, and support activities.