Cyber Security Automation Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security Automation Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid/Onsite) Duration: Contract Job Description We are seeking a Cyber Security Automation Engineer to join a cybersecurity operations team focused on strengthening enterprise security through automation. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain security automation solutions that improve threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and overall SOC efficiency. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated cybersecurity solutions. Build and optimize security orchestration and incident response workflows. Develop scripts and automation tools to improve SOC operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines. Perform threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring. Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis. Integrate and manage SOAR and security monitoring platforms. Research emerging cyber threats and recommend security improvements. Develop custom automation tools for security testing, reporting, and threat intelligence. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security, Security Automation, or Security Engineering. Strong programming/scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL, or JavaScript. Experience with SOAR platforms and security orchestration. Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and securing CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and security architecture. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityEngineer #SecurityAutomation #SOC #SOAR #DevSecOps #CloudSecurity #Python #ThreatDetection #IncidentResponse #AWS #Azure #GCP #CharlotteJobs #NowHiring