Security Engineer (Threat Response), Sophos Security Team (IDR)
Sophos
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, Go or equivalent development, hands-on experience with AWS security-centric services, and proficiency in AWS Step Functions and Lambdas. - - - - - -
Design, develop and maintain automation framework and scripts to streamline security processes and workflows
Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure
Implement innovative security solutions to reduce the mean time to detect and respond
Implement and optimize AWS Step Functions and Lambda for serverless automation workflows
Leverage AWS security-centric services (e.g., IAM, Control Tower, KMS, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge) to enhance cloud security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines
Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance and compliance - - -
Stay updated on AWS best practices, security trends, and emerging technologies to
Must be able to perform hands-on support for a wide range of security technologies,
including, but not limited to: Pipeline security, DevSecOps, CloudFormation templates,
Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, SIEM, CSPM and Vulnerability Scanners
Work independently with minimal supervision, while providing guidance and
Required Qualifications: - - - - - - - - -
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field (or
3+ years of professional experience in Python, Go or equivalent development, focusing
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies, particularly security-centric
services (IAM, KMS, Control Tower, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge, etc)
Proficiency in writing and developing infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
Working knowledge of AWS Step Functions and AWS Lambda for serverless
Familiar with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical
AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Scalr, Harness, Jenkins) and containerization (e.g.,
Knowledge of additional programming languages or scripting tools
Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Alibaba, GCP) is a plus
Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and secure coding practices
Originally posted on Himalayas
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The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, Go or equivalent development, hands-on experience with AWS security-centric services, and proficiency in AWS Step Functions and Lambdas. - - - - - -
Design, develop and maintain automation framework and scripts to streamline security processes and workflows
Deploy and manage AWS resources using Terraform, ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure
Implement innovative security solutions to reduce the mean time to detect and respond
Implement and optimize AWS Step Functions and Lambda for serverless automation workflows
Leverage AWS security-centric services (e.g., IAM, Control Tower, KMS, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge) to enhance cloud security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines
Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance and compliance - - -
Stay updated on AWS best practices, security trends, and emerging technologies to
Must be able to perform hands-on support for a wide range of security technologies,
including, but not limited to: Pipeline security, DevSecOps, CloudFormation templates,
Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, SIEM, CSPM and Vulnerability Scanners
Work independently with minimal supervision, while providing guidance and
Required Qualifications: - - - - - - - - -
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field (or
3+ years of professional experience in Python, Go or equivalent development, focusing
3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies, particularly security-centric
services (IAM, KMS, Control Tower, Macie, GuardDuty, CloudTrail, EventBridge, etc)
Proficiency in writing and developing infrastructure-as-code using Terraform
Working knowledge of AWS Step Functions and AWS Lambda for serverless
Familiar with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical
AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Scalr, Harness, Jenkins) and containerization (e.g.,
Knowledge of additional programming languages or scripting tools
Familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Alibaba, GCP) is a plus
Experience with DevSecOps methodologies and secure coding practices
Originally posted on Himalayas