Cloud Security Automation Engineer

Position Description:

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976 CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94000 consultants and professionals across the globe CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at .

Job Title: Cloud Security Automation Engineer

Position: SSE

Experience: 6 years

Category: IT Infrastructure

Main location: Bangalore

Position ID: J0426-1708


Employment Type: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field or higher with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Cloud Security Automation Engineer

Position Description
Role: Cloud Security Automation Engineer
Role Overview

. We are seeking a Cloud Security Engineer with a strong focus on security automation to enhance and scale security across AWS Azure or GCP environments
. This role emphasizes building automated proactive security solutions while supporting cloud security operations and DevSecOps practices
. The ideal candidate will reduce manual effort by engineering automation-first security workflows for detection response and compliance

Key Responsibilities
Security Automation (Primary)

. Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python Bash PowerShell) for security operations
. Automate vulnerability reporting KPIs PIs patching and compliance checks
. Build automated detection and remediation workflows across cloud environments
. Identify manual security processes and drive automation initiatives end-to-end

DevSecOps

. Integrate automated security controls into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins GitHub Actions)
. Partner with DevOps teams to enforce secure and automated deployment practices

Cloud Security Engineering

. Implement secure IAM policies roles and least-privilege access
. Manage encryption secrets and key management solutions
. Configure cloud-native security tools (e.g. AWS Security Hub Azure Defender)
. Secure containers Kubernetes and virtual machines

Cloud Security Operations

. Monitor cloud environments for threats vulnerabilities and misconfigurations
. Investigate and respond to security incidents and alerts
. Perform log analysis and threat detection
. Maintain and improve cloud security controls

Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical

. Hands-on experience with AWS Azure or GCP
. Strong scripting/automation skills (Python Bash or PowerShell)
. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
. Solid understanding of networking (VPCs firewalls DNS)
. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes security
. Exposure to SIEM SOAR or EDR tools

Security

. Knowledge of IAM and least privilege principles
. Experience in incident response and threat detection
. Understanding of vulnerability management
. Familiarity with encryption and key management

Behavioural Competencies :
Proven experience of delivering process efficiencies and improvements
Clear and fluent English (both verbal and written)
Ability to build and maintain efficient working relationships with remote teams
Demonstrate ability to take ownership of and accountability for relevant products and services
Ability to plan prioritize and complete your own work whilst remaining a team player
Willingness to engage with and work in other technologies

CGI is an equal opportunity addition CGI is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.
Life at CGI:
It is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction
Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise
Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons
Come join our team one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world

Skills:

• English
• Python
• PowerShell
• Terraform

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.