Network Security Engineer/Programmer - 17585

Seneca Resources Company, LLC; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Resources seeks a Cybersecurity Programmer / Security Automation Engineer to support a Cybersecurity Technology Services team, focusing on automation, configuration management, API integrations, and cloud security.

The role develops tooling in Python/PowerShell/Bash/Go, integrates Defender and SCM APIs, and builds data pipelines for SIEMs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enabling proactive security operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology.
• 1–5 years of experience in programming, cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks Panorama/SCM APIs, or comparable cybersecurity APIs.
• Experience integrating cloud security APIs across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance.
• Experience with SIEM and/or SOAR platforms, preferably Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.
• Familiarity with IaC, Terraform, GitHub, APIs, and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go automation scripts for cybersecurity operations and policy enforcement.
• Build and maintain integrations using REST APIs and security platform APIs (e.g., Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Networks SCM).
• Integrate security data from Azure, AWS, and GCP into enterprise platforms and dashboards.
• Create data pipelines for ingesting security logs into SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Automate security remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations to improve incident response.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to ensure secure configurations.
• Monitor security platform health, drift, and compliance across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Support cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, and configuration management initiatives.
• Contribute to IaC and DevSecOps through Terraform and GitHub.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Go

REST APIs

SIEM/SOAR

Cloud security

DevSecOps

IAM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT

Tools

Terraform

GitHub

REST APIs

Microsoft Defender APIs

Palo Alto Networks Panorama/SCM APIs

Azure

AWS

GCP

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

Position Title: Cybersecurity Programmer / Security Automation Engineer

Location: Remote - United States

Clearance Requirements: None specified

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour

Position Description

Seneca Resources is seeking a Cybersecurity Programmer / Security Automation Engineer to support a Cybersecurity Technology Services team focused on security automation, configuration management, API integrations, and cloud security.

This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys developing automation and security tooling across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks Security Configuration Management (SCM), Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

The successful candidate will help strengthen enterprise security by automating security operations, integrating security platforms, improving configuration compliance, building data pipelines, and supporting incident response capabilities across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go automation scripts and applications supporting cybersecurity operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement.
• Build and maintain integrations using REST APIs and security platform APIs, including Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Networks Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security services.
• Integrate security data from Azure, AWS, and GCP into enterprise security platforms, dashboards, and operational tools.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, normalizing, and routing security logs into SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk.
• Automate security remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations to improve incident response and operational efficiency.
• Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to implement secure configurations and monitor security compliance.
• Monitor security platform health, performance, configuration drift, and policy compliance across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Support cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, and security configuration management initiatives.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevSecOps automation using tools such as Terraform and GitHub.
• Develop clear technical documentation covering code, integrations, configurations, workflows, and operational procedures.
• Support audit readiness and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls and automation processes.

Required Skills/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• 1–5 years of experience in programming, cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency with one or more scripting/programming languages, including Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go.
• Hands-on experience working with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks Panorama/SCM APIs, or comparable cybersecurity APIs.
• Experience integrating cloud security APIs and services across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, security configuration management, and compliance.
• Experience with SIEM and/or SOAR platforms, preferably Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, GitHub, APIs, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or CISSP.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and multi-cloud security architectures.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, NIST frameworks, and security configuration standards.
• Experience integrating security controls into CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
• Experience with automated security remediation, configuration drift detection, and security policy enforcement.
• Familiarity with endpoint, network, cloud, and application security technologies.

About Seneca Resources

Seneca Resources is more than just a staffing and consulting firm - we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path.

Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.