Our client in the dental solutions provider space is looking to bring on a Security Engineer with experience in scripting with Python from scratch for automation, Wiz or any other Vulnerability Management Systems, and application development security testing experience. The ideal candidate must be willing to come onsite to the office in Irvine, CA. The role is a contract to hire position.
Responsibilities:
1. Vulnerability Management: Lead the design and implementation of vulnerability management processes, leveraging tools such as Wiz to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities across cloud environments and software development lifecycles.
o Utilize Wiz's cloud-native vulnerability management solution to ensure comprehensive coverage and proactive identification of vulnerabilities.
o Maintain automated compliance against industry standard regulations and benchmarks, including PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, and custom frameworks.
2. Application Development Security Testing: Drive the integration of security testing into the software development lifecycle, focusing on both static and dynamic application security testing.
o Collaborate with development teams to ensure the early detection and mitigation of vulnerabilities in the SDLC.
o Implement automated security testing tools and techniques to assess vulnerabilities in build time and deployment time.
3. Automated Response Playbooks: Develop and maintain automated response playbooks to streamline incident response and security operations.
o Integrate automated response playbooks into the security toolchain, ensuring rapid and effective response to security incidents.
o Leverage Wiz's automation capabilities to create custom automation flows for incident response and vulnerability remediation.
4. Scripting and Automation: Utilize scripting languages, particularly Python, to automate security processes and enhance the efficiency of security operations.
o Develop scripts and automation workflows to address security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and secrets.
o Integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows for seamless security management.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
· Proven experience in vulnerability management, application security testing, and security automation.
· Hands-on experience with Wiz's cloud-native vulnerability management solution and related security tools.
· Proficiency in scripting languages, with a strong preference for expertise in Python.
· Strong understanding of cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), and infrastructure as code (IaC) security.
· Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Work Hours: On-Site ONLY, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm PST
Location: Irvine, CA