Secure Automation Engineer | DevSecOps Engineer

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Secure Automation Engineer to modernize and strengthen enterprise development tools and services.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based automation tools to analyze, optimize, and secure enterprise code repositories.
• Modernize legacy Perl applications by migrating them into modern, supported technologies.
• Implement and maintain secure transport standards, including SSH certificates and TLS protocols.
• Utilize AI-assisted coding tools and automated refactoring platforms to improve development efficiency.
• Enhance application security testing and deployment automation within existing CI/CD pipelines.
• Perform comprehensive code reviews and champion secure-by-design engineering standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvements across application security and automation infrastructure.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software engineering and development.
• Advanced proficiency in Python development and scripting languages.
• Demonstrated experience building automation tools to analyze, improve, and secure large codebases.
• Working knowledge of Perl with proven experience in legacy application migration and code modernizations.
• Hands-on experience implementing secure transport standards, including SSH certificates and TLS.
• Strong foundational knowledge of CI/CD pipeline automation and DevSecOps principles.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in the English language.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with secrets management and certificate lifecycle automation.
• Strong knowledge of OWASP security standards.
• Hands-on experience with SAST and DAST security testing tools.
• Proficiency in cross-platform scripting across both Windows and Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of SQL and database design concepts.
• Experience working within Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar Agile project management tracking tools.
• Professional certifications in security, cloud environments, DevSecOps, or automation.