Security Automation Engineer Intermediate

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Security Automation Engineer in Johannesburg to design and implement security automation solutions. The ideal candidate should have experience in Python programming and a strong background in security. Responsibilities include developing automation scripts, integrating security systems with SOAR platforms, and collaborating with analysts to enhance security operations. This role requires 5 years of relevant experience and advanced qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Information Security or related field.
• Proficient in writing clean, modular, and reusable code for automation.
• Ability to identify repetitive tasks and design scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain security automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Integrate security tools and systems with SOAR platforms.
• Collaborate with security analysts to improve security workflows.

Skills

Python Programming

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Automation mindset

System integration

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Advanced Diplomas / National 1st Degrees

Tools

SOAR platforms (Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR)

SIEM technologies (Elastic Stack)

Job description

Security Automation Engineer (Intermediate)

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Automation Engineer with a strong background in security and proficiency in Python. The ideal candidate will have experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security automation solutions to enhance our security operations.

Job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain security automation scripts and tools using Python.
• Integrate security tools and systems with SOAR platforms to automate incident response and threat detection processes.
• Collaborate with security analysts and incident responders to identify automation opportunities and improve security workflows.
• Develop and maintain documentation for security automation processes and tools.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and development teams to ensure automation aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve security automation capabilities.

Required skills and experience

• Python Programming: proficient in writing clean, modular, and reusable code for automation and integration tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Automation mindset: ability to identify repetitive tasks and design scalable solutions.
• System integration and development of larger projects.
• Experience in designing and developing programs that integrate multiple technologies.
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees.

Desirable (not required)

• Experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Swimlane, etc.).
• Familiarity with SIEM technologies such as Elastic Stack or others.
• Knowledge of data handling techniques including ingestion, parsing, and transformation.
• Exposure to data modelling concepts and how structured data supports security analytics.
• Explore and integrate AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation workflows and threat detection.
• Solid understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies: Understanding of SOC workflows, incident response, and threat detection.
• Experience integrating with APIs and third‑party security tools.

Minimum experience level

• 5 years of experience in Information Security or related field.

Technical / Professional knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems.
• Data analysis.
• Governance, Risk and Controls.
• Principles of project management.
• Relevant regulatory knowledge.
• Relevant software and systems knowledge.
• System Development Life cycle (SDLC).
• Information Security policies and procedures.
• Business writing skills.
• Networking Knowledge.
• Communication.
• Customer Focus.
• Initiating Action.
• Managing Work.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills.

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at [phone]

Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/000009/06.
Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).