Security Controls Engineer
- Synchrony Systems Inc.
4 Hours Ago
100000-125000 per Annum + Benefits
Yearly
Irving-TX
8-44 Years
Required Skills: coding, Security Controls, AWS, GCP, Azure, cloud, Api, Python, CI/CD, Karat
Job Description
Note: This role is not open for C2C/C2H/1099 or any contract arrangements
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom security controls based on threat modelling outputs
- Build:
- Detective controls using Python-based frameworks
- Preventative controls using OPA/Rego policies
- Extend and enhance existing security control frameworks
- Develop and maintain:
- Automated unit tests
- Behavioral (BDD) test cases
- Integrate controls into CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
- Collaborate with:
- Threat modeling teams
- Cloud architects
- Security SMEs
Required Qualifications
This is a development-heavy role. Candidates must demonstrate strong coding capability.
Security experience is required, but coding proficiency is mandatory.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in DevSecOps engineering with a focus on cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), ideally working within a security program.
- Strong software engineering background - proficiency in software testing methodologies and tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Python - proficiency with Python and Terraform for testing, automation and custom tool development.
- Proficiency with:
- API integrations and backend development
- Writing scalable, maintainable code
- Hands-on experience with:
- Automated testing frameworks (Python)
- CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with cloud-native development and architecture, leveraging services and tools specific to AWS, GCP, and Azure.
- Experience with detection engineering: detection-as-code practices, developing and maintaining detection rules
- Hands-on experience with Open Policy Agency (OPA) for policy enforcement
- Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices
- Experience with SIEM query languages such as Splunk SPL, YARA rules, etc.
- MUST pass Karat Assessment (Python focused).
Benefits Overview
- Discretionary Annual Incentive.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
- Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
- Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
- Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
- Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
- Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.
