Systems Engineer III - Security & Automation

Job Summary

We are hiring a highly experienced Systems Engineer Level III with deep expertise in infrastructure security, automation, and enterprise systems hardening . This role is responsible for implementing secure configurations, automating IT operations, and strengthening system reliability across on-premises and cloud environments. The position is ideal for someone passionate about operational excellence, cybersecurity, and building scalable, secure infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in system-level security, scripting, automation tools , and cross-platform environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and enforcement of system security standards, hardening procedures, and patch management across Windows and Linux environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and workflows using tools like PowerShell, Python, or Ansible.
• Manage endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring tools in coordination with the cybersecurity team.
• Design, implement, and support secure infrastructure environments across data centers and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
• Automate repetitive IT tasks, deployments, and system configurations to improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT security, compliance, and risk teams to support audits and remediation efforts.
• Maintain documentation for architecture, system procedures, and change management.
• Monitor system performance and ensure infrastructure availability and resilience in alignment with SLAs.
• Support incident response activities and lead root cause analysis for security-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving team best practices and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of experience in systems engineering , with specialization in security, automation, or cloud infrastructure .
• Advanced scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) for task automation and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management , endpoint protection , and SIEM/SOC tools .
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux system internals, system hardening frameworks (e.g., CIS Benchmarks), and Active Directory.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or NIST is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).