Process & Security Automation Lead

Our client is looking to hire a Process & Security Automation Lead for a 12-month contract, renewable. To enhance security posture and operational excellence by leading technical solutions, designing resilient Splunk environments, and driving next-gen automation, including AI-powered tools for cloud infrastructure security. For interested applicants, you may share your resume at grace.lee@innovasolutions.com or apply to the job posting. Responsibilities • Lead security automation initiatives using Splunk, Python, APIs, advanced dashboards, and AI-powered tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to increase operational efficiency. • Develop integrations between cloud security services, SIEM platforms, and security tools to improve visibility, automation, and operational effectiveness. • Collaborate with system architects and senior developers to design technical solutions that comply with security, regulatory, and architectural standards. • Design, implement, and maintain distributed and clustered Splunk environments (Search Heads, Indexers, Forwarders), ensuring seamless platform integration. • Optimize data ingestion, search performance, and platform availability to maintain a scalable and resilient SIEM environment. • Administer Splunk configurations, access controls, application deployments, and upgrades following compliance requirements. • Build and maintain custom dashboards, alerts, reports, and automated workflows to support proactive security monitoring and vulnerability management. • Support security engineering activities across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and OpenShift Container Platforms, focusing on compliance and tool integration. • Embed security-by-design practices in cloud and containerized environments by collaborating with infrastructure, platform, and application teams. • Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, manage bug reporting, and handle vendor escalations. • Support end-to-end delivery, including environment support during SIT/UAT and document technical workflows for production handover. Required competencies and certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • Expert-level proficiency in Splunk SPL, configuration of inputs/source types, distributed deployment management, and custom content creation. • Advanced Linux command-line skills and Python scripting for system integration, troubleshooting, and automation. • Proven experience in system integration, including building interfaces, log analysis, and managing data ingestion flows. • Strong knowledge of multi-cloud security technologies, vulnerability management, and cloud security posture management (CSPM) across AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, and OpenShift/Kubernetes. Preferred competencies and qualifications • Splunk Certified Power User, Admin, or Architect. • Security certifications in AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365, or Kubernetes/OpenShift. Grace Lee Associate Director Company Registration No: 200408881M EA Registration No: 12C5526 CEI/KAH Registration No: R1545055, Lee Mary Grace Manao Email: grace.lee@innovasolutions.com