Worked on integrating automated security tooling into the rapid7/strimzi-kafka-operator repository by adding a Snyk configuration file. This addition enabled continuous vulnerability scanning and dependency analysis within the CI/CD pipeline, improving visibility into third-party risks and supporting ongoing security monitoring. The technical approach involved repository instrumentation and commit-based change management, leveraging YAML for configuration and applying DevOps and security best practices. No major bugs were addressed during this period, with the primary focus on establishing a foundation for automated policy enforcement. The work strengthened the operator’s security posture and streamlined future security automation efforts within the development workflow.