Sr. Security Engineer at CDK Global

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
N/AIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including network security, identity and access management, data protection, and threat detection
  • Extensive experience with AWS, Azure and GCP, including infrastructure, security, and compliance
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
  • Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and automation tools such as Ansible
  • Knowledge of security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, CSPM, SOAR, WAF, and IDS/IPS
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Deep knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager and Deployment Manager (desired: experience with cloud security frameworks)

Responsibilities

  • Exemplify security principles and culture
  • Develop and implement the long-term platform security strategy
  • Effectively partner across security, technology, and business teams
  • Provide technical leadership and expertise to cloud, server, and container security efforts
  • Develop effective platform security metrics and use them to drive improvements
  • Continuously improve cloud, server, and container security standards and guidelines in alignment with risk and compliance requirements
  • Measure and report on CDK’s compliance with cloud security standards
  • Drive adoption of security standards through close partnership with technology teams, collaborative roadmap alignment, and transparent reporting
  • Develop and continuously improve security architecture for public cloud environments (AWS, Azure, other)
  • Design and implement security controls, including network security, identity and access management, data protection, and threat detection
  • In collaboration with GRC and technology teams, align security architecture and standards to key risks, compliance requirements, and business needs
  • Collaborate with development and cloud governance teams to develop and maintain secure IaC templates and standards
  • Review IaC templates for security best practices and compliance
  • Implement security controls and best practices within IaC templates
  • Evaluate and implement security tools to automate security tasks and enhance security posture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify security requirements and engineer effective solutions
  • Develop custom scripts and implement security tools to automate security tasks and processes
  • Integrate security tools with CI/CD pipelines to ensure security is built into the development process
  • In collaboration with Security Operations, conduct regular compute platform security assessments and penetration tests
  • Operationalize remediation of discovered vulnerabilities in cloud security posture
  • Enable Security Operations team to monitor security logs and alerts to identify and respond to security threats in the cloud
  • Collaborate with Security Operations team on developing and automating alert response processes and playbooks
  • Serve as an escalation point for cloud security incident investigations and response activities
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and vulnerabilities

Skills

AWS
Azure
Terraform
CloudFormation
Azure Resource Manager
Deployment Manager
IAM
network security
data protection
threat detection
container security
IaC

CDK Global

Integrated software solutions for automotive retail

About CDK Global

CDK Global provides integrated software solutions specifically designed for the automotive retail industry. Their products help auto dealerships manage various operations such as billing, customer relationship management (CRM), inventory management, and service scheduling. By using these software tools, dealerships can streamline their processes, improve customer experiences, and increase sales. Unlike many competitors, CDK Global focuses on the unique challenges of the automotive market, including the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), and tailors its solutions to meet these evolving needs. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of its clients through advanced technology, ultimately driving the automotive retail industry forward.

Hoffman Estates, IllinoisHeadquarters
1972Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Tekion's lawsuit could lead to significant legal expenses and reputational damage.
Antitrust lawsuit resulted in a $100 million payout, indicating potential legal vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity breach impacted major clients, potentially leading to loss of trust and business.

Differentiation

CDK Global specializes in integrated software solutions for the automotive retail industry.
The company offers a subscription-based model for its software solutions.
CDK Global focuses on EV transition challenges, tailoring solutions for evolving industry needs.

Upsides

Increased focus on cybersecurity can enhance CDK Global's reputation and client trust.
Digital transformation in automotive industry presents opportunities for expanding software offerings.
Rise of EVs creates demand for specialized dealership software solutions by CDK Global.

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