Security Automation Engineer (Security Engineering)

Crump Life Insurance Svcs Inc; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) plan

Prorated paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Crump Life Insurance Svcs Inc in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Automation Specialist to improve cybersecurity incident management through automation solutions. You will work with technical teams to streamline workflows and maintain incident documentation.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant cybersecurity experience and a Bachelor's degree. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and paid vacation days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess workflows to identify automation opportunities.
• Partner with teams to gather requirements for scalable solutions.
• Maintain incident records and facilitate incident communication.

Skills

Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, JSON)

Troubleshooting and problem solving

Knowledge in cybersecurity principles

Experience with workflow automation

Implementation of security technologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SIEM tools

Power Automate

Security orchestration tools

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

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• 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

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work‑related experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles.
3. Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts.
4. Experience in software development lifecycle security practices.
5. 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)
  • Building or maintaining automation pipelines or workflows
  • 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

• Eligible for Truist Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and disability coverage.
• Tax‑preferred savings accounts, 401(k) plan.
• Prorated paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays.
• Possible eligibility for defined benefit pension, restricted stock units, or deferred compensation depending on division.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Truist is a purpose‑driven financial services company. It serves clients in a number of high‑growth markets, offering a wide range of financial services.