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How much do security automation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 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 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 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 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.

Infographic showing various Security Automation job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% 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.

Junior Security Automation Engineer

Fidelity National Financial

Jacksonville, FL • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Fidelity National Financial rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

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184th of 308 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. FNF® believes 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
Entry-level engineering role focused on building, testing, and maintaining automation workflows under the guidance of senior engineers. Supports the team in delivering reliable, scalable integrations across enterprise security and operational systems. Overall maintenance of the platform.
LOCATION
  • This role is 100% remote.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and test automation workflows based on documented use cases and requirements
  • Build and consume REST API integrations to connect enterprise platforms and services
  • Write and maintain Python scripts for data transformation, parsing, and task automation
  • Assist with troubleshooting, debugging, and remediating workflow failures
  • Contribute to documentation of runbooks, integration patterns, and standard operating procedures
  • RHEL / AKS Platform stability and maintenance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience accepted (e.g., Associate's +relevant project work, bootcamp + demonstrated portfolio)
  • Relevant certifications a plus: CompTIA Security+, AZ-900/AZ-104, CKA, PCEP/PCAP (Python)
  • 1-2 years in a software engineering, DevOps, automation, or security operations role
  • Or equivalent demonstrated experience through internships, co-ops, or significant personal/academic projects involving Python automation and API integration
  • Experience working in Linux environments (any distribution)

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Python (scripting, data manipulation, REST API consumption)
  • Data analysis and transformation (pandas, JSON/CSV parsing)
  • AI/LLM integration experience (prompt engineering, tool-calling patterns, API consumption)
  • REST API integration (consuming, authenticating, error handling)
  • Automation pipeline concepts (scheduling, orchestration, idempotency)
  • Git version control (branching, PRs, code review participation)
  • Basic SQL (querying, filtering, joins)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • RHEL/Linux server administration (systemd, package management, troubleshooting)
  • Container fundamentals (Docker/Podman, Dockerfiles, compose)
  • AKS/Kubernetes (pod debugging, helm basics, kubectl)
  • Background in cybersecurity (vulnerability management, threat intel, SIEM/SOAR concepts)
  • Experience with Apache Airflow or similar orchestration platforms
  • Familiarity with Azure services (Key Vault, Blob Storage, Managed Identity

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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