Let's begin! Sr Cybersecurity Engineer- Network Automation

At Moodys we unite the brightest minds to turn todays risks into tomorrows opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they arewith the freedom to exchange ideas think innovatively and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moodys is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment were advancing AI to move from insight to actionenabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity speed and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship lead with curiosity champion diverse perspectives turn inputs into actions and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills & Competencies

• 5 years of experience in network perimeter and cloud security automation and SRE/DevOps with a proven track record of leading technical initiatives in enterprise-scale compliance-driven environments
• Advanced Python for automation backend services REST APIs integrations; scripting in Bash/PowerShell; proficient with YAML/JSON along with experience building production-grade systems for monitoring managing and remediating network/security platforms
• Hands-on with Terraform (including Terraform Cloud)) for firewall and cloud network provisioning and Ansible for configuration management and automation; deep understanding of IaC principles Git-based workflows GitOps CI/CD-driven configuration pipelines
• Hands on experience in Palo Alto NGFWs (zones NAT routing decryption) Panorama management GlobalProtect VPN Prisma Access (SASE) and Strata Cloud Manager along with troubleshooting across BGP OSPF packet flows and SSL/TLS issues
• Experience in hybrid/multi-cloud environments (Azure AWS GCP) and secure engineering practices (API security secrets management a nd secure integrations)
• Ability to design and support secure cloud architectures (VNet/VPC routing segmentation private connectivity perimeter controls) with IaC-based security deployments across cloud platforms is good to have
• Experience with Forescout NAC including device profiling dynamic segmentation and posture-based access control is good to have
• Exposure to AI/GenAI-driven automation including LLM-based operational automation and SOAR integrations with awareness of AI governance guardrails and safe enterprise adoption practices

Education

• Bachelors in AI Computer Science IT Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Preferred certifications: PCNSE CCIE (Security) CISSP CCSP or equivalent certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

You will be part of exciting work in security automation cloud security operations and network/perimeter defense collaborating with global stakeholders to strengthen Moodys cybersecurity posture

• Drive automation-first initiatives by designing & building Python-based tools implementing IaC (Terraform AnsibleStackstorm etc.) and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines with Git-based and GitOps workflows to improve security scalability and operational efficiency
• Own and operate and optimize enterprise network/perimeter security (Palo Alto NGFWs Panorama GlobalProtect VPN Prisma Access(SASE)) and cloud-based perimeter security services; troubleshoot complex network and security issues involving routing packet paths NAT decryption and SSL/TLS
• Design secure hybrid/multi-cloud architectures across AWS Azure & GCP; implement network segmentation routing private connectivity and perimeter controls
• Monitor network performance identify improvements and implement proactive remediations; support incident response RCA and post-incident reviews; maintain runbooks and documentation; provide on-call and after-hours support as needed
• Collaborate with global teams to support enterprise security controls policy enforcement disaster recovery and GRC-aligned reporting; mentor engineers and and promote best practices in automation SRE and secure engineering; communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders in an ITIL-driven enterprise environment

About the Team

Our Cyber Security Group (CSG) is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining enterprise-wide security controls that protect Moodys global infrastructure and data. The team plays a critical role in safeguarding cloud network and application environments through automation secure architecture and proactive risk management.
CSG contributes to Moodys by:

• Building automation frameworks Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions and advanced tooling to reduce operational toil and enhance reliability
• Aligning security practices with regulatory standards and internal policies
• Delivering secure scalable and highly available solutions across multi-cloud environments and hybrid networks

Moodys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moodys Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moodys Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.