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Security Developer / Automation Engineer

Cloud Destinations LLCUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
22 hours ago
DockerPowerShellPython

Job Description

Position Title: Security Developer / Automation Engineer
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
Client Location: Remote
Job Details:
Searching for a Security Developer / Automation Engineer to support its Information Security team. This role focuses on building, optimizing, and automating security operations within a modern security platform. The position combines cybersecurity expertise and software development skills to automate manual processes, improve threat detection, and accelerate incident response.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Platform Engineering
  • Design, implement, and maintain security operations within a SIEM/SOAR platform
  • Ensure reliable data ingestion, parsing, and overall system performance
Threat Detection & Alerting
  • Develop and refine detection rules to identify security threats
  • Improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives using advanced queries
Automation & Playbooks
  • Build and maintain automated workflows (playbooks) for incident response
Streamline alert triage, investigation, and remediation processes
Integrations & Development
  • Create integrations between the security platform and external tools (e.g., IT systems, threat intelligence sources)
  • Develop APIs and connectors to enable seamless data flow
Scripting & Tools
  • Write automation scripts and custom components using:
    • Python
    • YAML
    • PowerShell
  • Develop data parsers and custom actions to support workflows
Containerization
  • Use Docker to build and deploy containerized services that support automation and integrations
Collaboration
  • Work closely with security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence teams
  • Continuously improve detection logic and automated responses
Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in security engineering, automation, or security-focused development
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XSOAR or similar tools)
  • Strong programming skills in Python (especially for APIs and automation)
  • Experience with YAML and scripting for configuration and workflows

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