Senior Security Automation Engineer
Senior Security Automation Engineer
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Job Description
BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow cant wait lets shape it together!
British American Tobacco Mexico has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Security Automation Engineer in Monterrey
Were looking for a versatile tool-agnostic security engineer who bridges the gap between SecOps policy engineering and automation. Youll be the kind of person who understands how alerts are generated and what a good detection looks like - but your job is to build tune and optimize the tools and policies that enable those detections. Think of yourself as the person who makes the SOCs life easier without needing to sit in the chair.
This is an engineering-heavy role for someone whos comfortable working across policy code and cloud automation - and who knows when a Logic App beats a spreadsheet.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Review and tune security policies and controls across enterprise-grade tools (threat intelligence platforms email security systems Microsoft Defender suite data governance and compliance tools).
- Write adjust and maintain detection logic suppression rules and risk-based policies.
- Develop and automate security workflows using Python (e.g. Jupyter Notebooks for automation reporting or data analysis).
- Build cloud-native security automation workflows using Azure Logic Apps Azure Functions REST APIs and webhooks.
- Implement security as code principles integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
- Translate security requirements into technical implementations collaborating with cloud compliance and security operations teams.
- Maintain strong documentation and clear communication of security initiatives.
What are we looking for
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security Engineering or related fields.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in security operations security engineering or DevSecOps roles.
- Deep expertise in security platforms and policy management.
- Solid understanding of SecOps concepts: alerting incident lifecycle detection logic and response workflows.
- Proficiency in Python and automation tools.
- Experience with cloud-native tools (Azure Logic Apps Azure Functions).
- Knowledge of CI/CD processes and security automation best practices.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strategic mindset and critical thinking (dont just check the box attitude).
- High proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
What we offer you
We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans initiatives for work-life balance transportation support and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
Your journey with us isnt limited by boundaries; its propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement where your career progression isnt just a statement its a reality were eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
Youll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT
Were one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive regardless of gender sexual orientation marital or civil partnership status gender reassignment race religion or belief colour nationality ethnic or national origin disability age skills experience education socio-economic and professional background veteran status perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family parental leave national service sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
