Cyber Automation Engineer, Lead

About the role

Join our team as a Lead Cyber Automation Engineer and take the lead in designing and implementing automated workflows that accelerate and strengthen cyber defense operations. You’ll build scalable, API-driven integrations, automate detection and response processes, reduce manual workload, and enable smarter decision-making across cyber functions.

Responsibilities

• Architect automation pipelines
• Enhance detection logic
• Integrate data sources
• Drive continuous improvement of our cybersecurity tooling and processes

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cyber automation engineering or security automation development
• Experience designing automated workflows that enhance cyber detection, response, and operational efficiency
• Experience with endpoint, network, or cloud security technologies such as Microsoft Defender, Forescout, and McAfee
• Experience with scripting languages and automation frameworks such as Python, PowerShell, API integration, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience integrating data sources, building automation pipelines, or improving security effectiveness measurement
• Experience with AWS tools such as CodeCommit, and automated deployment practices
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including network security, information assurance, and security operations
• Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Skills

• Experience with detection engineering technologies such as Splunk, Cribl, and Sigma rules
• Experience with cloud automation, Infrastructure-as-Code such as Terraform, or containerization such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience working in hybrid delivery environments
• Knowledge of SOAR platforms or security automation orchestration tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP Certification

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.