Security Automation Engineer (Security Engineering)

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham is hiring for a security engineering role focusing on automation and improving operational workflows. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of cybersecurity experience and demonstrate proficiency in related technologies. Responsibilities include assessing workflows, developing scalable solutions, and maintaining incident records.

This position offers benefits such as medical, dental, and 401(k) plans, alongside vacation and sick leave. Join us in making a positive difference while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in security engineering or cybersecurity roles.
• Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with software development lifecycle security.

Responsibilities

• Assess workflows for automation and AI enhancements.
• Partner with teams to gather requirements and develop solutions.
• Maintain incident records and support cyber incident coordination.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Scripting with PowerShell

Problem-solving skills

Automation tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power Automate

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Job Grade: 110

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Hands‑on experience with:
• PowerShell, Python, JSON (Scripting/automation).
• SIEM, SOAR, EDR, APIs (Security tooling integration).
• 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 401(k) 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. 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.