Cybersecurity Automation Engineer III

Kforce Inc; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Cybersecurity Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable security automation across IAM, cloud, and ITSM platforms. The role emphasizes API integrations, orchestration, and IaC with robust CI/CD practices.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in cybersecurity or related fields, strong scripting in Python/PowerShell/Node.js/Go, and experience with Docker/Kubernetes and cloud IAM. On-site role with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or related roles.
• Strong development experience in Python, PowerShell, Node.js or Go.
• Experience building automation, orchestration, and integrations using APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security automation solutions, integrations, and orchestration workflows.
• Build and maintain APIs, automation tools, dashboards, and self-service portals.
• Automate incident response, threat detection, alert triage, and remediation processes.
• Develop integrations across security, IAM, cloud, and ITSM platforms using APIs and scripting languages.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines for automation deployments.
• Support identity lifecycle automation including provisioning and access governance.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Node.js

Go

REST & GraphQL

Cloud (Azure / AWS)

IAM / identity governance

Terraform

Ansible

Docker & Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ARM/Bicep

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client seeking a Cybersecurity Automation Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to design, develop, and maintain enterprise security automation solutions that enhance threat response, streamline identity operations, and improve cybersecurity effectiveness. This hands‑on engineering role will build scalable applications, integrations, and automation across security, IAM, cloud, and compliance platforms. Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop security automation solutions, integrations, and orchestration workflows
• Build and maintain APIs, automation tools, dashboards, and self‑service portals
• Automate incident response, threat detection, alert triage, and remediation processes
• Develop integrations across security, IAM, cloud, and ITSM platforms using APIs and scripting languages
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines for automation deployments
• Support identity lifecycle automation, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access governance processes
• Design and maintain cloud‑based and containerized automation platforms
• Research and implement emerging technologies, including AI/ML‑driven security automation capabilities
• Establish automation metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency and security outcomes

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, software development, or security architecture
• Strong development experience with Python, PowerShell, Node.js, Go, or similar languages
• Experience building enterprise automation, orchestration, and integration solutions
• Knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, and modern integration frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS
• Familiarity with IAM technologies, identity governance, MFA, PAM, and access management
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM/Bicep, or similar technologies
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and software development best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Microsoft SC-Series, Azure, AWS, or equivalent
• Experience with SOAR, SIEM, security analytics, and security operations platforms
• Familiarity with AI/ML solutions and security automation use cases

Professional Skills

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self‑motivated with a passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in Agile, fast‑paced environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.