Sr Cybersecurity Engineer - Automation

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, scripting, or cyber technology environments with strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, controls, and secure technology practices
• Strong expertise in PowerShell scripting to automate processes, improve operational efficiency, and solve complex technical challenges
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead end-to-end projects from requirements gathering through implementation and support
• Proven experience building and integrating systems using REST APIs, SCIM, webhooks, and event-driven architectures
• Hands-on experience with IAM platforms and workflows, including Active Directory, SailPoint,  ServiceNow (or similar IGA and ITSM tools); knowledge of access governance, JML lifecycle processes, and workflow documentation is preferred
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), Git-based version control, automated testing, and DevOps tooling such as Terraform, Helm, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Experience building dashboards and operational reporting (e.g., Power BI, ServiceNow Performance) to track automation performance, access governance metrics, and operational KPIs
• Practical experience applying AI/agentic tooling to automate security operations tasks (e.g., ticket triage, anomaly detection, workflow orchestration), with an understanding of associated governance, risk, and ethical considerations in AI adoption

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced technical certifications preferred, such as CISM, CISSP, SailPoint Certified IdentityNow Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), or equivalent certifications in automation, cloud, or identity technologies

Responsibilities

Lead automation and cybersecurity initiatives by delivering scalable solutions, intelligent workflows, and secure technology integrations.

• Design, develop, maintain, and support automation solutions using PowerShell and other appropriate technologies, applying cybersecurity best practices to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable outcomes
• Build, integrate, and support APIs that enable secure and efficient connectivity across identity, ITSM, security, and other enterprise platforms.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, including requirements gathering, solution design, implementation, testing, deployment, documentation, and operational support
• Design and maintain dashboards, reporting, and operational metrics to provide visibility into automation performance, access governance, and service effectiveness for stakeholders and leadership
• Manage code repositories, deployment pipelines, technical documentation, workflows, and operational procedures using Git-based version control best practices across platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and GitLab
• Support identity and access management operations across Active Directory, SailPoint, and ServiceNow, including joiner/mover/leaver lifecycle events, access provisioning, and incident troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, service improvements, and operational efficiency
• Evaluate and leverage emerging technologies, including agentic AI capabilities, to drive innovation and operational value, while mentoring and training team members on new tools, technologies, and processes

About the Team

Our technology team is responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and strengthen cybersecurity capabilities across the organization. By joining our team, you will work on high-impact initiatives involving automation, intelligent technologies, access management, and digital transformation while helping drive responsible adoption of advanced AI solutions and modern engineering practices.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.