Process & Security Automation Lead

Our client is looking to hire a Process & Security Automation Lead for a 12-month contract, renewable. To enhance security posture and operational excellence by leading technical solutions, designing resilient Splunk environments, and driving next-gen automation, including AI-powered tools for cloud infrastructure security. For interested applicants, you may share your resume at [email protected] or apply to the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Lead security automation initiatives using Splunk, Python, APIs, advanced dashboards, and AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to increase operational efficiency.
• Develop integrations between cloud security services, SIEM platforms, and security tools to improve visibility, automation, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with system architects and senior developers to design technical solutions that comply with security, regulatory, and architectural standards.
• Design, implement, and maintain distributed and clustered Splunk environments (Search Heads, Indexers, Forwarders), ensuring seamless platform integration.
• Optimize data ingestion, search performance, and platform availability to maintain a scalable and resilient SIEM environment.
• Administer Splunk configurations, access controls, application deployments, and upgrades following compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain custom dashboards, alerts, reports, and automated workflows to support proactive security monitoring and vulnerability management.
• Support security engineering activities across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and OpenShift Container Platforms, focusing on compliance and tool integration.
• Embed security-by-design practices in cloud and containerized environments by collaborating with infrastructure, platform, and application teams.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, manage bug reporting, and handle vendor escalations.
• Support end-to-end delivery, including environment support during SIT/UAT and document technical workflows for production handover.

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Expert-level proficiency in Splunk SPL, configuration of inputs/source types, distributed deployment management, and custom content creation.
• Advanced Linux command-line skills and Python scripting for system integration, troubleshooting, and automation.
• Proven experience in system integration, including building interfaces, log analysis, and managing data ingestion flows.
• Strong knowledge of multi-cloud security technologies, vulnerability management, and cloud security posture management (CSPM) across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and OpenShift/Kubernetes.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Splunk Certified Power User, Admin, or Architect.
• Security certifications in AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, or Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Grace Lee
Associate Director
Company Registration No: 200408881M
EA Registration No: 12C5526
CEI/KAH Registration No: R1545055, Lee Mary Grace Manao
Email: [email protected]