Sr. Security Automation Engineer : 26-03005

Akraya, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a security automation engineer in Atlanta, GA, for a 10-month W2 contract with a hybrid work setup. The role focuses on building and optimizing automated systems for vulnerability management, including data pipelines and remediation workflows.

You will design scalable solutions that reduce manual effort, accelerate issue resolution, and enhance overall security posture through automated processes and integration with threat intelligence.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability management principles.
• Proficiency in Python or Go.
• Ability to automate operational workflows.
• Experience in Attack Surface Management and Cloud Security Posture Management is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated pipelines for vulnerability data ingestion.
• Implement automated systems for triage and risk assessment.
• Integrate threat intelligence into automated security processes.
• Support the creation of automated remediation workflows.
• Drive down vulnerability volume through root-cause analysis.

Skills

Python

Go

Vulnerability management

Automating workflows

Attack Surface Management

Cloud Security Posture Management

Job description

Primary Skills:Python (Advanced), Vulnerability Management (Advanced), CrowdStrike (advanced), Vulnerability Management (advanced), Cloud Security (Advanced), Contract Type: W2 Contract Duration: 10 Months Location: Atlanta GA (Hybrid) Pay Range: $95.00 - $105.00 Per Hour

Job Summary: This role focuses on building and optimizing automated systems for security vulnerability management. You will design and implement pipelines to collect and process security data, creating intelligent workflows to reduce manual effort and accelerate issue resolution. The position requires a proactive approach to developing scalable solutions that enhance the overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automated pipelines for vulnerability data ingestion.
• Implement automated systems for triage and risk assessment.
• Integrate threat intelligence into automated security processes.
• Support the creation of automated remediation workflows.
• Drive down vulnerability volume through root-cause analysis.

Must-Have Skills

• Proficiency in Python or Go
• Experience with vulnerability management principles
• Ability to automate operational workflows
• Experience in enterprise-level security domains such as Attack Surface Management and Cloud Security Posture Management is highly preferred.