Cybersecurity Automation Developer

FirstEnergy

Cybersecurity Automation Developer at FirstEnergy designing automated solutions for security operations. Enhancing threat detection and incident response while leading initiatives to streamline security monitoring.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeAkron • New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain automated security workflows that streamline SOC and Threat Hunting operations
Lead expert-level development, tuning, and lifecycle management of SOAR playbooks to automate alert triage, enrichment, containment, and response processes
Identify, troubleshoot, and remediate playbook failures, integration issues, and automation errors, performing break-fix and tuning activities prior to production deployment
Architect and maintain integrations between SOAR, SIEM, EDR, and third-party security tools using APIs and custom scripting
Develop custom automation scripts and integrations in Python and JavaScript
Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and metrics to provide visibility into automation performance and effectiveness
Install, validate, and deploy content packs and updates, following change management best practices
Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for the SOAR and security automation platforms
Monitor and manage platform health, internal databases, and system performance to ensure reliability, data integrity, and continuous availability of automation services
Lead vendor engagement and support activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or similar discipline
3 years of experience
Industry standard certifications will be considered such as OSCP, GIAC (GCTI, GCIH, GREM, GCFA, GPYC, GASAE, GCSA), CISSP and HTB CPTS
Understanding of adversarial techniques (i.e., MITRE ATT&CK framework)
Strong understanding of programming/scripting code (Python, PowerShell, Bash, C#, JavaScript)
Hands-on administration and engineering experience with SOAR platforms including advanced playbook design, integration management, and production support
Experience troubleshooting and remediating automation failures, playbook errors, and platform performance issues in production environments
Ability to create, detect, and enhance security content
Ability to develop and maintain automation playbooks and workflows
Understanding of networking concepts and technologies
Must be organized and comfortable with ongoing changes in priorities
Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and within a team environment
Strong foundation in cyber security

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation
Company-sponsored pension plan
401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
Choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavaScriptPowerShellBashC#SOARSIEMEDRAPIautomation scripts

Soft Skills

organizationalindependent workteam collaborationadaptabilitytroubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipvendor engagementsubject matter expertise

Certifications

OSCPGIAC GCTIGIAC GCIHGIAC GREMGIAC GCFAGIAC GPYCGIAC GASAEGIAC GCSACISSPHTB CPTS