Senior Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Automation Engineer (Cybersecurity): Taking ownership of security tools and automating security processes to strengthen the overall security posture with an accent on developing robust security solutions and optimizing security operations across multiple platforms. Focus on leveraging Terraform, Ansible, and custom scripts for infrastructure automation and managing security tools like Tenable and Splunk in Windows and Linux environments.

Location: Hybrid in Makati City, Philippines

Company

hirify.global is an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions globally, headquartered in Switzerland with a global footprint across 12 countries.

What you will do

• Develop and deploy robust security solutions across various platforms to protect against evolving threats.
• Oversee security tool deployment and automation to optimize security operations.
• Leverage Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and custom scripts to automate security infrastructure and workflows.
• Manage and fine-tune security tools, including Tenable, Splunk, Wazuh, Clam AV, Microsoft Defender, and Trend Micro, across Windows and Linux environments.
• Strengthen DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules to improve defense capabilities.
• Secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud) and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Provide expert advice to business units, enhancing security detection and response capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or a related field.
• DevSecOps expertise (Terraform, GitHub, Containers, Microservices, Serverless Functions, Cloud Security).
• Hands-on experience with security tooling and technologies.
• Strong knowledge of network security, web protocols, TCP/IP, firewalls, and cryptography.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux systems administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Certifications in ITIL, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Previous experience in banking, financial services, or cybersecurity consulting.

Culture & Benefits

• Offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture.
• Opportunity to work closely with leading financial institutions.
• Champion a collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment.