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Required Knowledge and Experiences * 10+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or software engineering with a strong cybersecurity focus. * Hands-on experience with SOAR ...

Senior Security Automation Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

As a Senior Security Automation Engineer, you'll design and build production-grade automation, orchestration, and agentic AI systems that reduce mean-time-to-respond and scale Adobe's security ...

As a Senior Security Automation Engineer, you'll design and build production-grade automation, orchestration, and agentic AI systems that reduce mean-time-to-respond and scale Adobe's security ...

Required Knowledge and Experiences * 10+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or software engineering with a strong cybersecurity focus. * Hands-on experience with SOAR ...

Required Knowledge and Experiences * 10+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or software engineering with a strong cybersecurity focus. * Hands-on experience with SOAR ...

As a Senior Security Automation Engineer, you'll design and build production-grade automation, orchestration, and agentic AI systems that reduce mean-time-to-respond and scale Adobe's security ...

Required Knowledge and Experiences * 10+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or software engineering with a strong cybersecurity focus. * Hands-on experience with SOAR ...

About The Role The Security Automation Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for Stackline's security posture, compliance program, and identity and endpoint platform. This covers a single Entra ID ...

About The Role The Security Automation Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for Stackline's security posture, compliance program, and identity and endpoint platform. This covers a single Entra ID ...

POSITION SUMMARY The Security Automation Engineer will work with customer(s) supporting our mission to help them quickly and completely adopt our Security Operating Platform, leaving them more secure.

POSITION SUMMARY The Security Automation Engineer will work with customer(s) supporting our mission to help them quickly and completely adopt our Security Operating Platform, leaving them more secure.

$150 - $200/hr

Engineer Security & Compliance Automation -- Design, develop, and maintain production-quality automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, and cloud-native technologies to automate control ...

What we need We are looking for a Senior Security Automation Engineer to join our Security Automation team within our Information Security organization. Your job will be to design and build AI-driven ...

Engineer Security & Compliance Automation - Design, develop, and maintain production-quality automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, and cloud-native technologies to automate control ...

Senior Security Automation Engineer

Wilmington, MA · On-site

$125K - $171K/yr

What we need We are looking for a Senior Security Automation Engineer to join our Security Automation team within our Information Security organization. Your job will be to design and build AI-driven ...

Engineer Security & Compliance Automation - Design, develop, and maintain production-quality automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, and cloud-native technologies to automate control ...

Engineer Security & Compliance Automation - Design, develop, and maintain production-quality automation using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, and cloud-native technologies to automate control ...

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How much do security automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for security automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a security automation engineer?

A Security Automation Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and implements automated solutions to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity operations. They create scripts, tools, and systems that automate repetitive security tasks such as threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. By leveraging automation, they help organizations respond to threats faster and reduce manual effort, minimizing human error. Security Automation Engineers often work closely with security analysts, IT teams, and developers to integrate automation into existing security workflows.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a security automation engineer?

To thrive as a Security Automation Engineer, you need a solid background in cybersecurity principles, scripting/programming (such as Python or PowerShell), and experience with security frameworks, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CISSP or CEH. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), and vulnerability scanning platforms is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and clear communication help you develop reliable automation solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualities are essential for proactively detecting threats, reducing manual workload, and maintaining robust security postures in dynamic environments.

What types of projects can a security automation engineer expect to work on in a typical week?

As a Security Automation Engineer, you can expect to work on projects such as developing and maintaining automated scripts for security monitoring, integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, and creating response playbooks for incident management. You may also collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure security processes are seamless and scalable across the organization. Daily tasks often involve troubleshooting automation workflows, analyzing security alerts, and identifying opportunities to improve detection and response times. This role provides a dynamic environment where you'll continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and threats.

What is the difference between Security Automation Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectSecurity Automation EngineerSecurity Analyst
Required CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similarCompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), or similar
Work EnvironmentFocus on developing and implementing security automation tools and scriptsMonitor security alerts, analyze threats, and respond to incidents
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in organizations aiming to automate security processesCommon in security operations centers (SOCs) for threat detection

The Security Automation Engineer primarily develops automated security solutions to improve efficiency, while the Security Analyst monitors and analyzes security events. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in daily tasks and focus areas within cybersecurity teams.

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Infographic showing various Security Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,126 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Security Automation Engineer

Crum Lynne, PA • On-site

Transunion
IT Services • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 8 days ago


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Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

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Team Overview

The SOAR Development team designs and delivers automation capabilities that strengthen Security Operations Center response and reduce manual effort for security analysts. The team works across security operations, detection engineering, and supporting technology teams to build scalable, AI-driven security solutions within a global and distributed environment. This role reports to Information Security Engineering Manager This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of security response automations on the agentic AI SOC platform, including the migration of existing Splunk SOAR playbooks.
  • Build agentic workflows from end to end, including prompt and agent design, tool integration, guardrails, output evaluation, and human-in-the-loop review for AI-driven triage and response.
  • Develop and maintain integrations across SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, case management, and ITSM platforms using REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven patterns.
  • Build internal tools, services, and APIs primarily in Python to expand platform capabilities and reduce repetitive work for security analysts.
  • Administer and improve the case management platform and its supporting workflows.
  • Partner with detection engineering teams to convert new security detections into automated response workflows.
  • Contribute to shared engineering standards through Git-based development, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
  • Measure the effectiveness of automation through throughput, mean time to respond or remediate, false-positive burden, and analyst time saved.
  • Create clear technical documentation and runbooks while collaborating across a global, distributed team.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 10+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or software engineering with a strong cybersecurity focus.
  • Hands-on experience with SOAR or security automation platforms such as Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, Tines, Torq, or similar technologies.
  • Experience building solutions with modern Large Language Model platforms such as Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, or similar platforms, including agent design, prompt design, tool-use patterns, and model-output evaluation.
  • Working knowledge of Security Operations Center operations, incident response workflows, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, documentation practices, written communication skills, and experience working effectively within a distributed global team.

Required Technical Skills

  • Strong production-level Python development experience.
  • Experience developing and integrating REST APIs, JSON-based services, webhooks, and event-driven solutions.
  • Knowledge of authentication and secure integration patterns, including OAuth, API keys, and secrets management.
  • Experience with Git-based development, code review, automated testing, and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices.
  • Hands-on experience using APIs, Software Development Kits, and tool-use patterns to build LLM-powered tools, integrations, workflows, or agents.

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:

  • Experience building autonomous or semi-autonomous agent systems or working with agentic AI security platforms in production.
  • Experience with LLM fine-tuning, systematic evaluations, safety testing, or red-teaming.
  • Exposure to Splunk Enterprise Security, Search Processing Language, detection logic, or detection-as-code practices.
  • Experience with ServiceNow or similar case management and ITSM platforms, along with web-service frameworks such as FastAPI or Flask.
  • Knowledge of AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, DevOps practices, front-end development, or experience mentoring engineers and leading technical workstreams.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.

For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: We've got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we're here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare@Workmembership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward what's next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursement,flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employeediscounts,charitable gift matching, andpaid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion's Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting ERCoE@transunion.com.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112,500.00 - $187,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development- while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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