Cybersecurity Automation Engineer: Threat Detection & Response

Garmin; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Cyber Security Engineer 2 for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will support and operate Garmin's cybersecurity services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to threat detection, response, and automation initiatives.

You will engage in incident response, develop Python scripts, and help implement and optimize security tools such as EDR, email security, DNS security, PAM, and threat intelligence platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and minimum 2 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills with team members and stakeholders.
• Proactive problem solving and ability to deliver effective resolutions.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience with automation and scripting via APIs to integrate tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to cybersecurity teams and Garmin business segments.
• Collaborate with a team of security professionals and promote knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities to automate tooling and workflows via security APIs.
• Estimate and coordinate assigned work; provide timely status updates.
• Design and develop integrated security solutions to meet business needs.
• Contribute to team roadmap and priorities and evaluate new security tech.
• Implement and operate key security tools (EDR, email/DNS security, PAM, password management, forensic tools, threat intel).
• Develop Python scripts to support automation and robust operations.
• Troubleshoot security tool issues and coordinate with partners to improve security posture.
• Stay informed on scripting/automation advancements to enhance team capabilities.

Skills

Python scripting

Automation

Cybersecurity

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, MIS, Business or relevant field

Tools

EDR platforms

Email security suites

DNS security

PAM solutions

Enterprise password management

Forensic tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Cyber Security Engineer 2 for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will support and operate Garmin's cybersecurity services, collaborate across teams, and contribute to threat detection, response, and automation initiatives.

You will engage in incident response, develop Python scripts, and help implement and optimize security tools such as EDR, email security, DNS security, PAM, and threat intelligence platforms.