Security Automation Engineer – Security Engineering

Truist

Security Automation Engineer improving cybersecurity Incident Management efficiency and processes at Truist. Collaborating with technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver automation solutions.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeGreensboro • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and support automation solutions that improve cybersecurity Incident Management process efficiency
Work with business stakeholders and technical teams to analyze workflows, identify automation opportunities, gather requirements, and help deliver scalable solutions
Support Cyber Incident Coordination and response activities by helping triage, track, and coordinate incident-related actions
Facilitate stakeholder communication and maintain incident documentation from initial detection through resolution
Assess business and operational workflows to identify opportunities for automation and AI-enabled enhancements
Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and help design, develop, and implement scalable solutions
Build, implement, and maintain automation capabilities using scripting, orchestration, APIs, AI tools, and Microsoft 365 platforms
Streamline supported workflows to reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and promote consistent execution
Track action items, and key deliverables to support project execution and timely follow-through
Create, edit, and maintain process documentation, stakeholder communications, and other written materials
Facilitate timely communication across incident stakeholders
Maintain incident records, timelines, action items, decision logs, and post-incident documentation
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education, training, and work-related experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering or related cybersecurity roles
Developing knowledge in cybersecurity principles, theories, and concepts
Experience in software development lifecycle security practices
Proficiency in implementing and managing information security technologies
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Hands-on experience with: Scripting/automation (PowerShell, Python, JSON), Security tooling integration (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, APIs)
Experience building or maintaining automation pipelines or workflows
Experience with workflow and automation platforms such as Power Automate, Power Apps, SOAR, or similar technologies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience with SOAR platforms or workflow automation (e.g., Power Automate, playbook tooling)
Background in incident management
Experience with AI-assisted automation or Copilot-style workflows
Experience building metrics, dashboards, or reporting automation
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSEC)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
life insurance
disability
accidental death and dismemberment
tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
no less than 10 days of vacation
10 sick days
paid holidays
defined benefit pension plan (depending on position and division)
restricted stock units (depending on position and division)
deferred compensation plan (depending on position and division)

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Hard Skills & Tools

scriptingautomationPowerShellPythonJSONsecurity tooling integrationSIEMSOAREDRworkflow automation

Soft Skills

troubleshootingproblem-solvingcommunicationstakeholder managementdocumentation

Certifications

CISSPCISMGSEC