Cybersecurity Systems Automation Engineer (Sr. Scientist) - Remote

Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking a senior-level Cybersecurity Systems Automation Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Automation & AI team. This role will lead the design and delivery of scalable automation solutions across enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Microsoft Defender, Azure, and identity systems. You will engineer cross-domain workflows that reduce manual effort, optimize security processes, and drive CIO-level outcomes across the enterprise.

Job Description:

This position sits within a fast-moving cybersecurity engineering function focused on high-impact automation. The Cybersecurity Systems Automation Engineer will architect and build automation pipelines that span beyond traditional SOAR, integrating systems like ServiceNow Flow Designer, Defender XDR, UIPath, and API-driven components from identity, endpoint, and cloud security platforms. You will partner with domain owners in IAM, Endpoint Security, Application Security, and others to streamline and secure workflows before incidents reach the SOC.

You’ll be responsible for building reusable automations that reduce ticket volume, eliminate manual handoffs, and improve response time across critical business processes. This role is ideal for a hands-on systems engineer who thrives on delivering automation at scale within a complex, highly regulated enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver automation pipelines across ServiceNow, Defender, UIPath, and additional security platforms.

• Engineer workflows that eliminate redundant tickets, reduce toil, and surface risk insights in real time.

• Collaborate with domain teams (IAM, Endpoint, AppSec, etc.) to identify automation opportunities and codify best practices.

• Optimize and modernize legacy playbooks (e.g., ServiceNow runbooks) into engineered, scalable workflows.

• Leverage scripting (Python/PowerShell) and integration methods (REST APIs, webhooks, ServiceNow spokes) to drive end-to-end automation.

• Build kills switches, telemetry validation, and governance controls into automation for production safety.

• Mentor R1/R2 engineers and contribute to team knowledge base and automation standards.

Minimum education required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT or cybersecurity automation roles

• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks

• Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow (Flow Designer, IntegrationHub, or scripted APIs)

• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender (XDR, MDE) and Azure security services

• Experience designing and deploying secure, scalable automations in a regulated enterprise environment

• Ability to translate business process and security use cases into technical automation design

• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, data pipelines, and platform integrations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UIPath, Power Automate, or similar orchestration platforms

• Prior experience automating workflows in identity platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Entra ID)

• Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk) from an automation standpoint

• Exposure to large-scale automation in regulated industries (pharma, finance, healthcare)

• Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional automation initiatives with measurable business impact

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