Automation Security Engineer (Python, Terraform, Ansible)

Ampcus Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer (Automation SME) based in Atlanta, Georgia. This role focuses on automating operational tasks, integrating automation with CI/CD practices, and collaborating with various teams to improve reliability. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of enterprise experience, strong skills in Python, Terraform, and Ansible, and familiarity with GitHub and ServiceNow. The position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes continuous improvement and automation strategy that aligns with security best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an enterprise environment.
• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on automation experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Practical GitHub experience with branching strategies.
• Experience integrating automation with ServiceNow.
• Comfortable with Linux fundamentals and REST APIs.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Python-based tools for automation.
• Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules.
• Create Ansible roles and playbooks for configuration.
• Integrate automation into CI/CD using GitHub.
• Implement observability for automation.
• Partner with teams to translate requirements into automation.

Skills

Python

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub

Linux fundamentals

APIs (REST/JSON)

Tools

ServiceNow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Ampcus Inc is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer (Automation SME) based in Atlanta, Georgia. This role focuses on automating operational tasks, integrating automation with CI/CD practices, and collaborating with various teams to improve reliability. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of enterprise experience, strong skills in Python, Terraform, and Ansible, and familiarity with GitHub and ServiceNow. The position offers a hybrid work model and emphasizes continuous improvement and automation strategy that aligns with security best practices.