As a Security Engineer in a newly created, advanced role focused on automation and operational engineering. You will provide technical expertise in designing, engineering, implementing, and supporting innovative on-premises and cloud-based solutions using existing technology stacks. As a key resource, you will help build secure, scalable, and maintainable operational capabilities, working closely with security leadership, engineering teams, and business stakeholders. This position requires a self-starter who can understand and communicate complex topics, translate requirements into practical engineering outcomes, and collaborate across hybrid cloud, on-premises, and zero trust environments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering automation-focused initiatives from concept through implementation and ongoing operational support. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Develop, maintain, and support secure automation and operational engineering solutions across on-premises and cloud environments. • Design and implement operational workflows and remediation capabilities to enhance efficiency, consistency, and resilience in security and infrastructure processes. • Protect key infrastructure in compliance with privacy, security, business resiliency, and compliance frameworks as defined. • Provide hands-on engineering support for security systems, platform integrations, and configuration administration to improve reliability and reduce operational risk. • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operational requirements, engineering standards, and support considerations are incorporated into platform deployments. • Document, standardize, and improve engineering processes balancing security, operational stability, and business needs. • Build relationships with infrastructure and development groups to integrate security principles into engineering design and deployments. • Develop partnerships with IT production and engineering teams to drive security initiatives. • Analyze operational issues, identify opportunities for automation and integration, and implement improvements across infrastructure and security platforms. • Design and implement extensible and maintainable enterprise-grade solutions using existing toolsets. • Work with the team to develop user stories for key security initiatives and support delivery from concept through implementation. • Engage and communicate with stakeholders throughout project planning and execution to ensure alignment on requirements, security expectations, and implementation outcomes. • Develop high-quality technical content including automation tools, reference architectures, and baselines to support partners and internal teams. • Attend and fully engage in change and project management meetings. • Mentor and invest in the development of team members. • Perform other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU BRING • College degree in technology, computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experience. • Minimum 5 years of experience in operational engineering, automation, security engineering, systems administration, or a related technical discipline. • Intermediate or higher proficiency in Python and PowerShell development, including hands-on scripting, object-oriented programming, modules and package distribution, and independent troubleshooting and debugging. • Hands-on experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices, including source control platforms such as GitHub or GitLab and pipeline development. • Strong networking knowledge, including micro-segmentation, firewalls, packet capture analysis, troubleshooting, and hybrid cloud/on-premises/zero trust environments. • Hands-on experience working with REST APIs, including secure integration patterns and best practices for connecting and automating across multiple tools. • Deep understanding of network security best practices, secure connectivity patterns, and core network protocols. • Hands-on experience with network traffic analysis using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and NetFlow data. • Experience supporting and engineering solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS), including operational administration and integration. • Experience with container technologies and platforms, including Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes development and deployments. • Detailed understanding of Kubernetes architecture and security, containerization, infrastructure as code, and enterprise automation practices. • Knowledge of secrets management practices, including secure retrieval and usage of secrets from a centralized secrets platform. • Experience with ServiceNow administration or development is preferred, including scoped applications, Flow Designer, and catalog item development. • Understanding of security frameworks and practices including NIST, OWASP, CIS, CVSS, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and secure software development lifecycle principles. • Proficiency with relevant DevOps tooling such as Terraform, Git, Jenkins, Nexus Repository Manager, and related platforms is preferred. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across a wide audience of stakeholders and clearly explain complex technical topics. • Ability to think both strategically and tactically, operate as a motivated self-starter, and be recognized as a technical leader within the security organization. • CCSK, CCSP, CISSP, or equivalent security credentials are preferred.