Security Automation Engineer

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform using Terraform and other IaC tools.

• Utilize configuration management tools such as Chef or Puppet to automate resource provisioning, enforce system configurations, and maintain environment consistency.

• Drive automation efforts that improve efficiency, reliability, and visibility of security controls.

• Design and sustain automation solutions using programming languages like Python, Go, and Java to support security operations and infrastructure management.

• Oversee source control and branching strategies using GitLab or similar platforms to support collaborative development and maintain code integrity.

• Implement controlled and auditable infrastructure changes through structured workflows and versioned IaC practices.

• Create and manage Chef recipes and cookbooks to automate system configurations and streamline resource provisioning across environments.

• Automate security and compliance processes as part of broader DevSecOps initiatives, embed automation into CI/CD pipelines to enforce security best practices and ensure continuous validation of infrastructure and application code.

• Proactively assess, adopt, and integrate emerging technologies and tools to strengthen cloud infrastructure and advance security automation capabilities.

• Deliver clear documentation, technical guidance, and training to promote the effective use of automation frameworks within the Business Unit.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in automation, cloud computing, and DevSecOps practices to drive innovation and improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.

• Over six years of practical experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on security automation and scalable infrastructure provisioning across diverse environments.

• Deep expertise in Terraform, encompassing module development, reusable architecture patterns, and adherence to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.

• Experience in Python, Go, or Java, with demonstrated capability in developing and integrating robust automation solutions for security and infrastructure workflows.

• Skilled in leveraging CI/CD platforms to embed security controls into the software development lifecycle, ensuring continuous compliance and quality assurance.

• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as Chef and Puppet to enforce system consistency and automate provisioning across environments.

• Working knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes forscalable deployments.

• Comprehensive understanding of cloud-native architectures and foundational security principles across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud platforms.

• Ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to risks and exception requests effectively.

• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and a proactive approach to troubleshooting and optimizing security and infrastructure operations.

• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and efficient completion of objectives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

• Proven ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong collaboration skills with a focus on knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

• Commitment to professional growth and staying up to date with evolving technologies and industry trends.