Lead Security Automation Engineer

Ultimate Software; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Security Automation Engineer to enhance their security posture through innovative automated solutions. This role involves designing and implementing security policies as code, developing scripts for automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud security, experience with Infrastructure as Code, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact security strategies and drive organizational success.

Benefits

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Customizable expense reimbursement

Inclusive culture

Employee resource groups

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Software, Security, or Cloud Security Engineering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated security solutions and policies.
• Develop scripts for automating security configurations and compliance checks.
• Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities.

Skills

Cloud Security

Infrastructure as Code

Python

Ansible

Terraform

API Testing

CI/CD

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Postman

Jenkins

GitHub

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. We are committed to innovation and growth. Join us to bring your ideas and collaborate in a dynamic environment.

At UKG, you work with purpose. Our mission is to inspire organizations to become great workplaces through our award-winning HR technology designed for all.

We support our employees personally and professionally with benefits like wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and U Choose — a customizable expense reimbursement program for needs such as student loans, childcare, and pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, employee resource groups, and supportive leadership foster a space where every voice matters. If you’re passionate about people, we look forward to supporting your purpose.

Security is core to our operations. We seek a skilled Security Automation Engineer with expertise in cloud security frameworks and Infrastructure as Code to develop and maintain automated security solutions that enhance our security posture.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and implement automated security solutions such as Network Security policy as code, Endpoint Security Policy as code, and Logging as a Service (LaaS).
2. Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automating security configurations, policies, and compliance checks using Python, APIs, and Ansible.
3. Utilize Terraform for infrastructure as code to automate security infrastructure provisioning and management.
4. Train and support team members on security automation tools and best practices.
5. Develop monitoring and auditing tools to ensure compliance and security standards are met.
6. Contribute to internal knowledge bases and conduct workshops to upskill team members in automation technologies.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
8. Incorporate AI principles into automation strategies.
9. Design solutions for scalability, reliability, and minimal performance impact.
10. Continuously refine automation strategies based on emerging technologies and threats.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience as a Software, Security, or Cloud Security Engineer.
• 3-5 years working with Ansible, Terraform, RegEx, and APIs.
• 3-5 years with API testing tools like Postman and RestAssure.
• 3-5 years with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and tools (AWS IAM, Security Hub, Azure Sentinel, GCP Security Center).
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell.
• Experience managing infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience designing and consuming secure RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on with cloud-native security tools like Prisma Cloud, GuardDuty, and CloudArmor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields preferred.

The pay range is $112,300 to $161,400, with potential incentives. Benefits details are available on our careers site at https://www.ukg.com/careers.

Where we’re going

UKG leads in workforce management and human capital management markets. Our AI-powered solutions support millions of workers daily and will continue to evolve to serve diverse industries globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We evaluate applicants without regard to protected categories. View our EEO poster and participate in E-Verify. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].