Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Seneca Resources is seeking a Cybersecurity Programmer / Security Automation Engineer for its Cybersecurity Technology Services team. The role focuses on developing security automation, integrating cybersecurity and cloud platforms, building security data pipelines, improving configuration compliance, and supporting incident response across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain **Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go** automation scripts and applications supporting cybersecurity operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement
- Build and maintain integrations using **REST APIs** and security platform APIs, including **Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Networks Panorama/SCM**, and cloud-native security services
- Integrate security data from **Azure, AWS, and GCP** into enterprise security platforms, dashboards, and operational tools
- Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, normalizing, and routing security logs into **SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk**
- Automate security remediation workflows and support **SOAR** integrations to improve incident response and operational efficiency
- Partner with cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, and engineering teams to implement secure configurations and monitor security compliance
- Monitor security platform health, performance, configuration drift, and policy compliance across cloud and on-premises environments
- Support **cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, and security configuration management** initiatives
- Contribute to **Infrastructure as Code (IaC)** and DevSecOps automation using tools such as **Terraform and GitHub**
- Develop clear technical documentation covering code, integrations, configurations, workflows, and operational procedures
- Support audit readiness and continuous improvement of enterprise security controls and automation processes
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in **Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology**, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered
- **1–5 years of experience** in programming, cybersecurity engineering, security automation, or a related technical discipline
- Proficiency with one or more scripting/programming languages, including **Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go**
- Hands-on experience working with **Microsoft Defender APIs**, **Palo Alto Networks Panorama/SCM APIs**, or comparable cybersecurity APIs
- Experience integrating **cloud security APIs and services** across Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Strong understanding of **cloud security principles, Identity and Access Management (IAM), network segmentation, security configuration management, and compliance**
- Experience with **SIEM and/or SOAR platforms**, preferably Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
- Familiarity with **Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, GitHub, APIs, automation, and DevSecOps practices**
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills
- Security certifications such as **Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, or CISSP**
- Experience supporting **hybrid cloud and multi-cloud security architectures**
- Knowledge of **MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, NIST frameworks**, and security configuration standards
- Experience integrating security controls into **CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines**
- Experience with automated security remediation, configuration drift detection, and security policy enforcement
- Familiarity with endpoint, network, cloud, and application security technologies
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plans
- The support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way
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