Security Platform Engineer

Summary

Join New Era Technology as a Security Platform Engineer and play a critical role in developing, deploying, and monitoring security services. This full-time remote position offers hands-on experience with secure software development, CI/CD pipelines, cloud architecture, and DevSecOps practices. You will collaborate with a skilled team to ensure platform reliability and scalability, with opportunities for mentorship and career growth. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions, utilizing Python and other scripting languages. Continuous monitoring, troubleshooting, and knowledge sharing are key responsibilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication, problem-solving skills, and foundational IT knowledge.

Requirements

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Foundational knowledge or experience in IT, networking, or systems administration
• Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Strong desire to learn cloud security, serverless computing, and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with secure software development and CI/CD principles (experience is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy security services and solutions using Python and other scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell)
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure automated deployment of services to cloud providers
• Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure the secure and efficient delivery of software, incorporating security best practices into the development lifecycle
• Perform continuous monitoring of deployed solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability
• Troubleshoot errors or other issues arising from automated workflows
• Contribute to the knowledgebase and documentation of automation, share knowledge, and help promote a culture of continuous learning
• Participate in the design, implementation, review, and improvement of security architecture and application architecture

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Terraform
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms
• Exposure to Active Directory, network administration, or systems troubleshooting
• Current or in-progress certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., Security+, SSCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

Full-time remote position