Senior Cybersecurity Automation Engineer

The Opportunity

A Senior Cybersecurity Automation Engineer is a professional who specializes in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated security systems to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This role involves a combination of cybersecurity expertise and programming/scripting skills to create scripts and tools that automate security tasks, such as threat detection, response, and compliance checks.

Your key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation scripts and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity operations.
• Collaborate with security analysts and engineers to understand manual processes and identify opportunities for automation.
• Maintain and enhance existing automation frameworks to support security incident response, threat hunting, and compliance monitoring.
• Develop integrations between various security platforms and tools to enable seamless data sharing and automated workflows.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies to continuously improve automated defenses.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure that automation tools are functioning correctly and meeting security requirements.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for consistency
• Strong problem solving, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on automation and scripting.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar.
• Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms.
• Knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with cloud security and automation tools in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Relevant cloud or cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

What we look for

More than anything, we`re interested in people with the right attitude for the job!

That`s naturally entrepreneurial people that feed on the energy of a thriving global team. You`ll need a balance of technical and analytical skills, a creative approach to work and strong communcation skills. Put simply, if you`ve got big ideas on how we can do better, as well as the confidence to voice them, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

• At EY, you`ll learn A LOT through experience, on a variety of projects for a diverse range of BIG clients.
• Get free certifications (CISSP, CCSP, Security+, Azure, etc.) and enjoy national&international training.
• Get extra vacation days when public holidays fall on a weekend.
• Join an EY Community and practice your hobby with your colleagues off-work.
• Get plenty of discounts, perks and medical coverage.
• Free access to Udemy, EY Badges
• Bookster library
• Medical subscription for employees and family members (wife/husband/children)
• Life & accident insurance
• EAP- Employee Assistance Program - Short term confidential counselling services for you and those who live with you.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.