Palo Alto, California
|Remote
|Contract
|Job ID 72543|Posted Nov 18, 2025We are looking for a talented Security DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to innovative projects in the cybersecurity domain.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Python ETL processes for high-value intelligence feeds.
- Establish reproducible lab pipelines utilizing containers and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Normalize threat intelligence schemas and implement enrichment processes.
- Automate triage and scoring into research backlogs, ensuring effective artifact publication for analysts.
- Create an internal analyst SDK/CLI and comprehensive documentation for handoff.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Security Operations, and Legal/Compliance.
Skills
- 5+ years of experience in Python programming focused on security and data engineering.
- Proficiency in containerization and IaC tools such as Docker and Terraform.
- Experience with CI/CD practices using platforms like GitHub Actions or GitLab.
- Familiarity with security telemetry and threat intelligence feeds.
- Strong coding standards including unit and integration testing.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of data pipeline tools such as Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect.
- Experience with message queues like Kafka or Redis.
- Understanding of threat intelligence schemas like STIX or TAXII.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work.
Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $92 - $132 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.