Senior Security Automation Engineer

Your Opportunity

New Relic is seeking a Senior Security Automation Engineer to join our Information Security Team and contribute to our Security Automation and Tools team. This team focuses on automating security tasks to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

This key role will safeguard New Relic's digital assets by automating security processes and strengthening our overall security stance. The position is vital for optimizing security operations, minimizing manual work, and guaranteeing that our security measures are both efficient and effective.

Security Automation Engineers apply their knowledge of scripting, automation tools, and security principles to develop and deploy solutions that defend against emerging threats.

 

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex security automation solutions and frameworks.
• Develop and drive the strategic roadmap for security automation initiatives, identifying key areas for improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the development and optimization of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbooks for complex incident response scenarios.
• Automate advanced security processes, including threat hunting, forensic data collection, and compliance monitoring.
• Champion the integration of security automation into the broader IT and development lifecycles (DevSecOps).
• Evaluate new automation technologies, tools, and methodologies, making recommendations for adoption.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, architects, and cross-functional teams to align automation efforts with business objectives and security requirements.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation architectures, standards, and processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on security automation, providing insights and recommendations to enhance the overall security posture.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior security automation engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Collaborate and cultivate relationships with IT, Compliance, Product Legal & Privacy, and non-engineering teams on multi-functional work streams and projects.

 

Your Qualifications

Must-have:

• ​​Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in security automation, software engineering, or a similar role, with a proven track record of delivering complex automation projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, Ruby, and/or Go.
• Strong understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps practices (Secure SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC). 
• Expertise in the following: 
• Source code and configuration security reviews
• Vulnerability management 
• DevSecOps risk assessment/management
• SIEM, CSPM, CWPP, EDR, and SOAR technologies (Elastic, SentinelOne, Wiz, Crowdstrike, Tines, etc)
• Experience with API design and integration for a wide array of security tools and enterprise systems.
• 1 year working with modern container technologies; Kubernetes is a bonus.
• Capability to effectively communicate with individuals of varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to lead cross company objectives, work autonomously, navigate ambiguous situations, and identify innovative solutions. 
• Ability to draft/maintain clear and concise documentation.

Nice-to-have:

• CEH, OSCP, CISSP, or alternative security certifications.
• Experience in developing and implementing custom SOAR playbooks from scratch.
• Experience with machine learning or artificial intelligence concepts as applied to security automation.
• Deep understanding of cloud security automation in environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Writing in and understanding an infrastructure orchestration solution, such as Terraform, Chef, or Ansible.
• An understanding of tradeoffs between reliability and security in a SaaS organization.

 

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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The pay range below represents a reasonable estimate of salary for the listed position. This role may be eligible for the corporate bonus plan. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related factors such as an applicant’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

New Relic provides a variety of benefits for this role, including healthcare, dental, vis