Security Engineer - Secrets Management Solutions

Role : Secrets Management

Work Location : Hyderabad

Experience : 10 to 12 Years

Notice Period : Immediate to 30 days.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and deploy enterprise-grade secrets management solutions to centralize credential storage and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
• Automate the end-to-end lifecycle of secrets, including generation, rotation, and revocation, to minimize manual overhead and human error for engineering teams.
• Lead incident management efforts for security breaches or credential leaks, conducting thorough root cause analysis to fortify our defensive perimeter.
• Develop custom security tooling using Python to integrate secrets management workflows into existing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing developer productivity without compromising security.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define and enforce security policies that align with global compliance standards and internal risk appetite.
• Mentor junior security engineers, fostering a culture of security-first development and continuous improvement across the organization.

Required Skillset :

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or Azure Key Vault within complex, high-traffic environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for scripting security automation, building custom integrations, and streamlining operational workflows.
• Proven track record in incident management, with the ability to lead high-pressure response efforts and communicate technical risks to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
• Strong understanding of modern infrastructure security, including IAM policies, encryption at rest/transit, and zero-trust architecture principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical roadmaps and advocate for security best practices across diverse engineering teams.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, complemented by 10 to 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment in Hyderabad, balancing collaborative team sessions with focused, independent architectural work.