Senior Security Automation Engineer — Security Operations Center

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Senior Security Automation Engineer within the Security Operations Center to design and build automation platforms, improve detection and incident response workflows, and enable analysts to investigate threats more efficiently.

The role blends software engineering and cybersecurity, focusing on Python-based services, containers, cloud environments (Azure, AWS), and AI-assisted security workflows, with opportunities to contribute to threat hunting and automation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in information security incident response, detection engineering, security automation, or related field.
• Strong Python development for automation, tooling, integrations, or backend services.
• Experience with enterprise security technologies for SIEM, SOAR, and EDR.
• Hands-on experience with containers and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes, Azure, AWS).
• Ability to translate security challenges into scalable technical solutions and communicate clearly to security teams and leadership.
• Professional certifications (GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, CISSP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain security automation platforms and integrations.
• Improve detection and response workflows to support faster investigations.
• Collaborate with threat-hunting and incident-response teams to operationalize AI/ML security workflows.
• Lead technical improvements and contribute to automation strategy and roadmap.

Skills

Python development

Security automation

Information security incident response

Threat hunting support

Communication to stakeholders

Education

Security certifications (GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, CISSP)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Job description

## Job Description:**The Role** As a Senior Security Automation Engineer in Fidelity’s Security Operations Center, we are building and advancing automation capabilities that strengthen global security operations and help protect Fidelity, its affiliates, partners, and customers. This role is focused on designing and developing security automation platforms, improving detection and response workflows, and creating scalable solutions that enable security analysts to investigate and respond to threats more effectively. Working at the intersection of software engineering and cybersecurity, this engineer is developing Python-based services and integrations, enhancing security monitoring and response capabilities, and identifying opportunities to apply artificial intelligence to security operations. The role is also leading technical improvements, supporting threat hunting and incident response, and shaping the strategy and roadmap for security automation. **The Expertise and Skills You Bring** * 3+ years of experience in information security incident response, detection engineering, security automation, or a closely related field.* Strong Python development experience building automation, tooling, integrations, or backend services.* Experience with enterprise security technologies for security information and event management, security orchestration and automated response, and endpoint detection and response.* Hands-on experience with containers and cloud environments, including technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services.* Understanding of network protocols, host-based forensic analysis, common attack techniques, and security incident investigation.* Ability to translate security challenges into scalable technical solutions and communicate technical concepts clearly to security analysts, engineers, and leaders.* Experience with production Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, front-end development, systems architecture, or applying artificial intelligence and large language models to security workflows is preferred.* Security certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, CISSP, or comparable credentials are a plus. **The Team** Fidelity’s Security Operations Center helps protect the company by detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats while continuously improving the technology and processes that support those efforts. We have a relentless commitment to protecting our customers and business, and our security automation capabilities help analysts work more efficiently, improve detection coverage, and respond to potential threats faster. Our team partners across cybersecurity, technology, engineering, and business groups, while also working with external technology and security providers to strengthen Fidelity’s defenses. Our greatest asset is our people, and we value learning, knowledge sharing, thoughtful experimentation, and using data and technology to continuously improve how we protect Fidelity.Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.## ## Certifications:## ## Category:## Information TechnologyPlease be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.### About UsAt Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com.Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.