Security Automation Engineer (Security Engineering)

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Truist is seeking a cybersecurity professional to design and support automation solutions, enhancing incident management efficiency in Atlanta, Georgia.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years in security roles, and be skilled in scripting and automation. Benefits include medical, dental, 401k, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.
• Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and support automation solutions that improve cybersecurity efficiency.
• Build, implement, and maintain automation capabilities.
• Facilitate timely communication across incident stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python)

Security tooling integration

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Power Automate

Job description

Design and support automation solutions that improve cybersecurity Incident Management process efficiency. Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to analyze workflows, identify automation opportunities, gather requirements, and help deliver scalable solutions.

Support Cyber Incident Coordination and response activities by helping triage, track, and coordinate incident-related actions, facilitating stakeholder communication, and maintaining incident documentation from initial detection through resolution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess business and operational workflows to identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled enhancements.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and help design, develop, and implement scalable solutions.
• Build, implement, and maintain automation capabilities using scripting, orchestration, APIs, AI tools, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Streamline supported workflows to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and promote consistent execution.
• Track action items, and key deliverables to support project execution and timely follow-through.
• Create, edit, and maintain process documentation, stakeholder communications, and other written materials.
• Support Cyber Incident Coordination and response activities by helping triage, track, and coordinate incident-related actions from initial detection through resolution.
• Facilitate timely communication across incident stakeholders, including technical teams, business partners, and leadership, to maintain alignment on scope, urgency, impact, status, and next steps.
• Maintain incident records, timelines, action items, decision logs, and post-incident documentation to support consistent execution, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences to support collaboration, alignment, and successful delivery.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
• Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
• Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, JSON)
• Security tooling integration (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, APIs)
• Experience building or maintaining automation pipelines or workflows
• Experience with workflow and automation platforms such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SOAR, or similar technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with SOAR platforms or workflow automation (e.g., Power Automate, playbook tooling)
• Background in incident management
• Experience with AI-assisted automation or Copilot-style workflows
• Experience building metrics, dashboards, or reporting automation
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSEC)

Benefits

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Job Type

Regular

Additional Information

Language Fluency: English (Required). Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America).

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace. EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work