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How much do security automation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for security automation in Florida is $87,140.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,400.00 and $103,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a security automation?

A Security Automation job involves designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security processes to enhance an organization's cybersecurity posture. Professionals in this role use scripts, tools, and frameworks to detect, respond to, and mitigate security threats efficiently. They work with security teams to create automated workflows for threat analysis, incident response, and compliance enforcement. This role requires knowledge of cybersecurity principles, programming, and automation tools like SIEM, SOAR, and scripting languages.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in security automation?

Professionals in Security Automation typically spend their days developing, testing, and maintaining scripts or workflows that automate security-related tasks, such as monitoring for vulnerabilities, responding to incidents, and managing access controls. They work closely with cybersecurity analysts, IT teams, and sometimes developers to identify repetitive manual tasks that can be streamlined through automation. A portion of the role often involves researching emerging threats and updating automated tools to better detect and respond to them. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you'll frequently tackle problem-solving and process improvement, all while helping to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the security automation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Security Automation, you need solid experience in cybersecurity principles, scripting languages (such as Python or PowerShell), and automation frameworks, often supported by a degree in computer science or an industry certification like CISSP or SSCP. Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) tools, orchestration platforms, and automated testing suites is commonly required. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help professionals solve complex security challenges and collaborate across IT and security teams. These skills are crucial for identifying, responding to, and automating mitigation of cyber threats efficiently and reliably.

What job categories do people searching Security Automation jobs in Florida look for?

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Infographic showing various Security Automation job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,140 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Senior Security Automation Engineer

Fidelity National Financial

Jacksonville, FL • Remote

$96K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Fidelity National Financial rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

187th of 315 rated insurance


Job description

FNF is the leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries. FNF's various mortgage and real estate services companies provide services that complement our title insurance business. From a full-service qualified intermediary, home warranties, UCC insurance, relocation services, and notary services, we provide essential services to fulfill the needs of a changing real estate industry. FNFbelieves the power of technology can elevate the real estate transaction. From investments in title and escrow software to industry-leading real estate partner solutions, we take our commitment to provide real estate professionals and consumers with a truly reimagined, transparent, connected, and trusted real estate experience to heart.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Leads the design, development, and optimization of complex, cross-functional automation solutions. Acts as a technical authority on architecture decisions, integration patterns, and engineering best practices within the ORCA program.

LOCATION

  • This role is 100% remote.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Architect and implement end-to-end automation solutions

  • Define integration standards, data flow patterns, and reusable framework components

  • Design and maintain the data lake architecture for centralized automation telemetry and

  • reporting

  • Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge transfer

  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend platform improvements to enhance capability and scale

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of extensive experience and education

  • 5-7+ years in software engineering, DevOps, or automation engineering, with at least 2 years in a security or infrastructure domain

  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering production automation platforms or data pipelines at enterprise scale

  • Track record of mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical direction

  • Experience integrating across multiple enterprise systems (ITSM, identity, vulnerability management, threat intel)

  • Python (advanced: library design, async patterns, packaging, CI/CD integration)

  • REST API architecture (designing, versioning, auth patterns: OAuth 2.0, Managed Identity, API keys)

  • Automation orchestration platforms (Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster, or equivalent)

  • Data pipeline and data lake design (schema evolution, partitioning, storage optimization)

  • AI/LLM integration (agent architectures, tool-calling patterns, multi-model orchestration, prompt engineering)

  • Container orchestration (Kubernetes/AKS: deployments, Helm charts, troubleshooting, resource management)

  • Linux administration (RHEL: systemd, networking, security hardening, performance tuning)

  • Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates)

  • Git workflows (branching strategies, PR review processes, CI/CD pipeline design)

  • SQL (complex queries, schema design, performance optimization)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Master's degree in a technical discipline a plus

  • Relevant certifications strongly valued: CISSP, AZ-305 (Solutions Architect), CKA/CKAD, AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer), AWS/Azure Security specialty

  • Azure platform expertise (Key Vault, Blob Storage, Container Apps/AKS, Managed Identity, Azure OpenAI)

  • Security domain knowledge (vulnerability management lifecycle, threat intel feeds, CVSS/EPSS scoring, SIEM/SOAR)

  • Encrypted data handling (Parquet Modular Encryption, AES-256, key management)

  • Graph database experience (Neo4j, Cypher)

  • Experience building shared libraries or SDKs consumed by multiple teams

  • Contribution to architecture decisions and technical roadmaps at the program level

  • Experience with enterprise change management and production deployment processes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

FNF, its affiliates, and subsidiaries carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, specialty, experience, and work location. The base salary (exempt) or hourly rate (non-exempt) is just one component of the total rewards package offered to our employees, including potential bonus or commission eligibility, insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability), matching 401(k) plan and matching employee stock purchase plan.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY


FNF, its affiliates and subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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