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SecOps Engineer (Automation & Cloud Security)

R&D, Ramat Gan, Israel (Hybrid)

Description

Viber is a global messaging and calling platform connecting hundreds of millions of users worldwide. We provide secure, high-quality communication services and operate at scale across modern cloud environments.

Joining Viber means working on real-world security challenges with global impact alongside a highly skilled, fast-moving security team.

We are looking for a SecOps Engineer to join our Global Security team, with a strong focus on automation, cloud security, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building scalable security operations, leveraging automation, AI, and modern tooling to improve detection, response, and overall security posture.

In addition to hands-on SecOps responsibilities, the role includes collaboration with GRC and compliance functions to ensure security operations align with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Security Operations & Detection

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to security events across cloud and corporate environments
  • Operate and continuously improve SIEM/SOAR platforms and detection capabilities
  • Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and post-incident improvements
  • Tune alerts and detection logic to reduce noise and increase signal quality

Automation & AI-Driven Security

  • Design and implement security automation workflows (e.g., alert triage, enrichment, response)
  • Leverage AI tools and AI agents to enhance SecOps efficiency and scalability
  • Build scripts and integrations (Python, APIs, etc.) to eliminate manual processes
  • Utilize automation platforms such as n8n (or similar tools) to orchestrate security workflows
  • Evaluate and integrate modern security technologies, including AI-based solutions

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

  • Support security operations across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
  • Work closely with DevOps and engineering teams to secure cloud infrastructure
  • Identify and remediate misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, and access risks
  • Help enforce least privilege, network segmentation, and secure architecture practices

Security Engineering & Continuous Improvement

  • Improve detection coverage and response playbooks
  • Participate in security testing, threat hunting, and purple-team activities
  • Contribute to building scalable, resilient security processes

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Collaboration

  • Support implementation and tracking of security controls across the organization
  • Assist in audit processes, evidence collection, and control validation
  • Help ensure alignment between operational security activities and internal policies
  • Work with GRC stakeholders to strengthen overall security posture.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in Security Operations / SecOps / Blue Team roles
  • Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS or GCP)
  • Strong experience with security tooling (SIEM, EDR, CSPM, etc.)
  • Practical experience in automation (Python, APIs, scripting, workflows)
  • Familiarity with incident response and investigation processes
  • Good understanding of networking, identity, and cloud security principles.

Advantages

Nice to Have

  • Experience with SOAR platforms or automation frameworks
  • Hands-on experience building automation workflows using tools like n8n (or similar orchestration platforms)
  • Familiarity with AI tools, LLMs, or AI agents in security use cases
  • Experience with tools like Wiz, CrowdStrike, Okta, Datadog, etc.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, etc.).

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

  • Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or similar
  • AWS / GCP security certifications
  • Any relevant cloud or security automation certifications.

About

At Rakuten Viber, we connect people–no matter who they are, or where they are from. As a communication platform that connects hundreds of millions of people around the world, we know that the way people communicate changes on an almost daily basis. That’s why we dedicate ourselves to providing added value to communication — from private and group chats to audio and video calls to the ability to follow and contact brands, businesses and celebrities. Viber is an all-in-one platform for everything communications-based, and all Viber communications are protected by end-to-end encryption. Viber is part of the Rakuten Group, a world leader in e-commerce and financial services