Senior Security Automation Engineer, SimSpace

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security automation and engineering roles
• Top-notch problem-solving abilities and creative approach to challenges
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective cross-organizational communication
• Self-driven work ethic and ability to work autonomously
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies
• Team player with the ability to mentor junior team members
• Extensive experience with a variety of cybersecurity tools, including: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Stack) Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools (e.g., SentinelOne, CrowdStrike) Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platforms Next-generation Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet) Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) (e.g., Snort, Suricata)
• Proven track record in automating network actions, including configuration management, asset discovery, and license management
• Advanced proficiency in Puppet and Ansible for small to large-scale automation tasks
• Proficient scripting/programming skills in PowerShell, Python, and Go
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Awareness with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their security offerings
• Deep knowledge of network protocols, security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and compliance requirements
• Proficiency and experience with many of these languages/models:
• Scripting and Programming: PowerShell, Python, Go, Bash
• Automation Tools: Puppet, Ansible
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Security Tools: Splunk, Elastic Stack, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, Suricata, Chronicle, QRadar

Desirable

• Senior Security Automation Engineer who will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security solutions across our cyber range environments
• This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of next-generation security automation frameworks
• Architect and automate the deployment of endpoint and network security tools in virtualized environments
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Puppet, Ansible, and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for security tools and configurations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions
• Design and develop custom automation tools and integrations to enhance security tool installation efficacy
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior team members
• Troubleshoot complex issues in automated systems and provide timely resolutions
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and automation best practices
• Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools