AI Security Automation Engineer - Herndon, VA on-site

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking an AI Security Automation Engineer in Herndon, VA. The role involves developing advanced cybersecurity automation capabilities, specifically integrating AI/ML-driven decision-making within SIEM environments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and have over 5 years of experience in Python development. The position offers a competitive annual salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 with various benefits, alongside a commitment to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python development within cybersecurity, data engineering, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and methodologies.
• Hands-on with SIEM platforms and log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Python-based solutions for security log analysis.
• Design and implement automated detection workflows within SIEM platforms.
• Enhance security alerts with contextual intelligence.

Skills

Python development

Threat detection methodologies

Log analysis

Security event correlation

Automation frameworks

Windows systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Elastic/ELK Stack

Job description

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Mar 26 2026

3711026 AI Security Automation Engineer

Yakshna Solutions, Inc (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business enterprise headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development assistance

Position Overview

Yakshna Solutions Inc. is seeking a highly skilled AI Security Automation Engineer to support the development of advanced cybersecurity automation capabilities within the Cytacs platform. This role focuses on integrating AI/ML‑driven decisioning with Elastic‑based SIEM environments to detect, analyze, and respond to threats aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Python‑based solutions to analyze large‑scale security logs and identify patterns indicative of advanced threats
• Design and implement automated detection and response workflows within SIEM platforms (e.g., Elastic Stack)
• Build and maintain data enrichment pipelines to enhance security alerts with contextual intelligence and threat classification
• Correlate alerts with MITRE ATT&CK techniques and mitigation strategies to improve detection accuracy and response effectiveness
• Develop and integrate AI/ML‑driven workflows to support automated threat analysis and remediation
• Implement secure automation mechanisms for generating and validating remediation actions
• Design solutions for secure execution of response actions across enterprise environmentsDevelop feedback and monitoring mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of automated remediation
• Integrate automation outputs into dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into detection and response activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Python development within cybersecurity, data engineering, or related domains
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms (preferably Elastic/ELK Stack)
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat detection methodologies
• Experience with log analysis, security event correlation, and endpoint telemetry
• Familiarity with automation frameworks and scripting for security operations
• Knowledge of Windows systems and PowerShell scripting fundamentals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with AI/ML or large language models (LLMs) in security or automation contexts
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI workflow orchestration frameworks
• Experience with data indexing, search, or vector‑based retrieval systems
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and validation techniques
• Experience with remote system management or endpoint response tools
• Exposure to DevSecOps and automated security pipelines

Location

Onsite, Herndon VA

Salary

$60-70,000 annually with benefits

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.