Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Automation Engineer to join our Information Security team within the Automation AI function. This role combines Python development expertise with modern AI application development to drive intelligent automation initiatives across our security operations. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience building web applications, APIs, and AI-powered solutions, and security orchestration playbooks while maintaining a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles. You will work at the intersection of security, automation, and AI to transform how our organization approaches information security challenges.

Role Overview

Support Nomura entities for Vulnerability Management (VM) program.

- Lead onboard of new Nomura entity into Nomura's VM Framework
- Evaluate, migrate and standardize new entity's existing VM functions into Nomura's VM Framework

Key Responsibilities
- VM Ops Lead
- Serving as a backup manager to a VM Operations team of six
- Primary function will be to onboard and maintain new Nomura Group Entity into current VM Framework
- Working directly for the IN VM Operations Manager
- Meeting regularly with New Group Entity CISO Manager as well as Technology Teams
- Perform and report on all VM and SBC operations deliverables for new Group Entity
- Maintain new Group Entity VM scan coverage, SBC compliance, console upgrades, control reporting, credential failures, console configuration, scan agents
- Monthly VM reporting and remediation tracking

- SBC

- Perform regular security policy scans across all new group entity technologies
- Analyse scan results, report on security gaps, and collaborate with infrastructure teams to remediate vulnerabilities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards (e.g., CIS benchmarks) for virtualization, cloud, and web server environments.




- Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to ensure SBC compliance
- Automate scanning and reporting processes to streamline policy enforcement and improve efficiency.
- Track and report on remediation progress, providing technical support to teams as they address vulnerabilities.
- Participate in audits, compliance checks, and regulatory reporting related to setting security.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security scanning processes and tools.

Required Skills
- Operational and cyber security background
- Small team management background
- Strong communication, delegation, decision making, time management and problem-solving skills
- Basic knowledge of CIS benchmarks for Unix, Windows, Networks, AWS, etc.
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and compliance tools like Rapid7, Tenable, Qualys, or equivalent.
- Understanding of cloud security principles and virtualization environments.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret scan results and communicate recommendations.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills
- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks.
- Familiarity with any DB scripting language
- Exposure to security in financial institutions or highly regulated industries.

This role requires an operational security mindset, a collaborative attitude, and a passion for learning. The positions offer the opportunity to grow your skills in the financial industry s vulnerability management space while contributing to the Nomura s overall security posture.

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