Security Platform Engineer at Akkodis — NeverHard

Position: Security Platform Engineer III – Security Automation (Consultant) Duration: Contract ending December 31, 2026 (with potential extension) Client Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid – onsite at least once per week on Wednesdays) Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only) About the Engagement tAkkodis is seeking the services of an experienced Security Platform Engineer III – Security Automation consultant to support enterprise security automation initiatives within a leading Canadian financial services organization. This engagement focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining security automation workflows using Splunk SOAR and Ansible Automation Platform while supporting enterprise security technologies and operational excellence. The successful consultant will collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to develop automation solutions, improve security operations, and support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives from implementation through operational transition. Responsibilities Develop and maintain security automation playbooks within Splunk SOAR using Python Design and implement automated workflows within Ansible Automation Platform using YAML Automate security processes, including account management, certificate lifecycle management, and deployment activities Troubleshoot and remediate issues within the security automation environment Work closely with stakeholders to gather, refine, and document automation requirements Support enterprise security initiatives by evaluating, implementing, deploying, and maintaining security technologies and controls Participate in a 24x7 on‑call rotation and provide technical support during major incident management activities Continuously improve operational processes and security platform effectiveness Support project transitions into business‑as‑usual operations by developing documentation, RACI matrices, and knowledge‑transfer material Maintain cybersecurity playbooks, policies, procedures, and knowledge‑base documentation supporting incident response and security operations Qualifications 2–3+ years of hands‑on experience with Splunk SOAR 2–3+ years of Python development experienceExperience with Ansible Automation Platform development Minimum 5 years of Information Technology experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience University degree or college diploma in Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience Experience working within enterprise cybersecurity environments Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders Nice to Have Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, AWS Security, or CompTIA Security+ Experience developing enterprise security automation solutions Knowledge of endpoint detection and response (EDR), intrusion detection, certificate management, email security, web filtering technologies, and cloud security Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and log analytics Experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems Knowledge of networking technologies, firewalls, web application firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems Experience with cloud technologies and security controls Knowledge of disaster recovery principles and supporting technologies Experience deploying enterprise technologies through structured project delivery methodology #J-18808-Ljbffr