Automation Engineer (IT Security)

Summary

The Senior Specialist, IT Solutions is a key role that evaluates, implements, and manages Security solutions to protect Celestica's systems and data. Responsibilities include implementing automation technologies, performing risk assessments, contributing to automation policies and standards, and advising on automation best practices. This role also mentors junior team members and provides advanced technical support for automation solutions.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following :

Maintain security infrastructure for operational efficiencies

collaborate with other IT infrastructure, application and network teams to ensure seamless integrations of tools and technology.

Develop and implement playbooks for security automation and orchestration to respond to security events and incidents.

Design and implement integrations between security tools such as EDR, SIEM, and ServiceNow, to automate incident response and threat intelligence sharing.

Automate security processes, such as vulnerability scanning, patching, and user provisioning, using scripting and configuration management tools.

Develop custom scripts and tools, such as parsers and data enrichment scripts, to automate repetitive security tasks and integrate disparate security data sources.

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and runbooks for security automation processes and integrations.

Collaborate with other security team members, such as threat intelligence analysts and incident responders, to identify automation opportunities and implement effective security automation solutions.

Stay up-to-date on emerging security threats and technologies to proactively identify and address potential security risks through automation.

Knowledge / Skills / Competencies

Expert knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies.

Expert knowledge of EDR, SIEM, and ServiceNow

Strong understanding of data integration and API development

In-depth knowledge of information security standards and regulations (e.G., ISO 27001, NIST).

Strong understanding of software design processes and data modeling.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. Repetitive manual movements (e.G., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

6 to 8 years of experience in information security, with a proven track record of evaluating, implementing, and managing security solutions.

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Relevant industry certifications (e.G., CISSP, CISM) are highly desirable.