What are the responsibilities and job description for the Python Automation & DevOps Engineer position at Talon Professional Services?
Job Title: Python Automation & DevOps Engineer
Workplace Type: Hybrid-4 Days Onsite (New York, NY)
Employment Type: Contract
Look no further for an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of security automation and infrastructure! Our client, a leading organization, is seeking a highly skilled Python Automation & DevOps Engineer to bolster their Security Engineering initiatives. This role offers a dynamic environment where you’ll design, develop, and maintain robust automation solutions, build scalable data pipelines, and enhance monitoring systems—all critical for safeguarding enterprise security and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about infrastructure automation, scripting, and security data workflows, this is the perfect fit to elevate your career.
Required Skills: Python scripting expertise, DevOps experience, Linux command-line proficiency, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), logging and monitoring tools (Grafana), Ansible, RESTful API integration, ETL pipeline development with PostgreSQL and MySQL, automation of deployments and configurations.
Nice to Have Skills: Background in Security Engineering or Cybersecurity, familiarity with security data sources and terminology, experience with security event workflows, working knowledge of security automation frameworks and internal tools.
Preferred Education and Experience: Demonstrated experience in building automation solutions, data ingestion pipelines, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues. Prior security-related background is highly advantageous.
Other Requirements: This is a 12-month contract position requiring hybrid onsite presence four days a week. Candidates should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment with security teams, and possess a proactive problem-solving mindset.
Are you ready to make an impact by delivering innovative automation and security solutions? Apply now and become a vital part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence and security advancement!