Senior Security Automation Engineer — Python & CI/CD

Fortra; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

HSA

FSA

Flexible PTO

Tuition reimbursement

ID Theft Protection Program

Job summary

Fortra is hiring for a security operations automation engineer focused on Python-based tooling and data-driven improvements. You will analyze processes, partner with stakeholders to define requirements, and build proofs of concept to demonstrate automation potential. Expect on-call responsibilities to support critical applications after hours.

The role emphasizes API usage, device emulation, and cybersecurity knowledge to drive measurable efficiency gains for the managed services teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4–5 years data analysis with SQL.
• 4–5 years scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python scripts and applications.
• Analyze data/processes to identify automation opportunities.
• Meet with stakeholders to define requirements and estimates.
• Develop quick proof-of-concepts to vet ideas.
• Produce metrics showing automation impact.
• Monitor applications and troubleshoot errors.
• Provide on-call support as needed.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Flask

CICD

Cybersecurity

DNS/Whois/SSL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

API integration

Job description

Fortra is hiring for a security operations automation engineer focused on Python-based tooling and data-driven improvements. You will analyze processes, partner with stakeholders to define requirements, and build proofs of concept to demonstrate automation potential. Expect on-call responsibilities to support critical applications after hours.

The role emphasizes API usage, device emulation, and cybersecurity knowledge to drive measurable efficiency gains for the managed services teams.