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HTC Global Services lists this Security Engineer – Security Automation & IAM opportunity in columbia, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description
Job Title : Senior Security Automation Engineer (Python & Linux)
Position Overview
Help build and improve enterprise cybersecurity capabilities through automation, custom security tools, Linux platform engineering, and large-scale security integrations. This role supports a mature security organization responsible for protecting multiple agencies and offers the opportunity to work across security engineering, automation, IAM, SIEM, SOAR, and evolving enterprise security technologies.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, deploy, administer, and support enterprise security automations and custom security tools
Build Python-based automations, internal web applications, APIs, SDK integrations, scripts, dashboards, and command-line utilities
Develop automated workflows for alert enrichment, incident response, case management, notifications, containment, escalation, and reporting
Create tools that assist with CVE vetting, vulnerability enrichment, prioritization, tracking, and security decision support
Integrate enterprise security platforms with ticketing, identity, notification, and other enterprise systems using APIs and SDKs
Deploy, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot Linux systems supporting security sensors, collectors, connectors, applications, and Docker-based environments
Support IAM functions including provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, RBAC, service accounts, API credentials, authentication, and authorization
Monitor automation health, application availability, system performance, integrations, and operational security metrics
Collaborate with security architects, engineers, analysts, incident responders, and stakeholders to continuously improve secure systems and services
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related field; 8+ years of relevant experience may substitute for education
5+ years supporting large IT environments, security systems, software development, and/or system deployments
Hands-on security engineering experience supporting multiple cybersecurity technologies, systems, integrations, and operational functions
Experience integrating enterprise technologies using APIs, SDKs, web services, structured data formats, authentication methods, and vendor-supported interfaces
Strong troubleshooting experience across applications, security platforms, operating systems, networks, identity services, and integrations
Linux system deployment, configuration, patching, scripting, service management, monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
Experience developing automation and response workflows using Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, JSON, YAML, and vendor SDKs
Experience supporting IAM, DSPM, ASM, vulnerability management, email security, endpoint security, SIEM, SOAR, logging, monitoring, cloud security, and related enterprise security technologies
Strong understanding of enterprise security architecture, incident response, networking, access control, secure software development, systems administration, and industry-standard cybersecurity frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
CISSP, Security+, GIAC, or another relevant cybersecurity certification
Linux, Python, Cloud, IAM, or related security engineering/platform certification
Experience serving as a security engineering generalist in a large enterprise, multi-tenant, shared services, or managed service environment
Hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, security sensors, monitoring, scripting, and platform administration
Experience supporting SOC analysts, security engineers, incident responders, and rapidly changing operational priorities
Familiarity with Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint, Tenable, Cribl, WhatsUp Gold, and developing playbooks, runbooks, procedures, and technical documentation
What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long‑term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.
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Worksite address
columbia, SC, 29228, US
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