Security Automation Engineer

Job Description

About Us: Job Description: We are hiring a Security Automation Engineer to work on our growing IT Security team. This position will help integrate multiple security-related SaaS systems to automate security incident response tasks. Duties and Responsibilities: Security Incident Response Automation: Automate tasks related to security incident response to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Assist in automating many phases of incident response, to include preparation, identification, containment, eradication, and recovery. Design and Develop Automation Solutions: Create and implement automated workflows using scripting languages like Python or Powershell in combination with Microsoft Power Automate and other relevant tools. API Integration: Develop and maintain integrations with REST APIs to ensure seamless communication between various security-related SaaS systems. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with security teams and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Troubleshoot and Maintain Systems: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for automated workflows and integrations to ensure smooth operation. Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for developed workflows, integrations, and processes. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation and integration. Stay current on IT security trends and news Job Specifications: Monitor BW computer networks and IT assets for security issues Install, operate, and maintain security software Resolve, report, and document any security issues or breaches Monitor and configure centralized log and alert management systems Conduct proactive threat hunting Education and Experience: REQUIRED Minimum of 3 years of experience in automation. Bachelor s degree in IT or Computer Science under required education. Proven experience in scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell. Strong understanding of and experience with REST APIs. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Ability to creatively research and resolve automation issues in an efficient manner, often in an unsupervised environment. Reading, writing, and speaking fluency in the English language PREFERRED Proficiency in using Microsoft Power Automate for workflow automation. Familiarity with SaaS applications and their integration. Experience in the security domain. Knowledge of additional automation tools and technologies. Certification in relevant scripting languages or automation tools. Supervisory/Responsibility: This is a non-supervisory position. Work Environment: This is an office position. Position Type: This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs. Travel: Occasional domestic and/or global travel may be required for this position. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of the those performed in the job duties. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifteen pounds. #LI-NN1 Company: BW Corporate US