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# Security Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Systems Integration, Scripting, Splunk, Data Pipelines, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9069970/security-automation-engineer

## About the Role

* Active Secret Clearance required

 * Experience as a SOC Analyst with progression into a Security Engineer, Splunk Engineer, or Security Automation-focused role.

 * Hands-on experience with Splunk administration, engineering, or content development.

 * Proven experience integrating security tools, platforms, and data sources into Splunk.

 * Proficiency with Python scripting for automation, orchestration, and workflow development.

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Security Automation Engineer to support a growing client in the technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham (RTP), NC area. The Security Automation Engineer role requires working onsite in the RTP, NC area. The Security Automation Engineer role is ideal for a security professional who started in a SOC environment and transitioned into security engineering, with a strong focus on security tool integration, automation, and Splunk-driven security operations.

Responsibilities of the Security Automation Engineer include:

 * Design, implement, and maintain integrations between security platforms, monitoring tools, and Splunk to improve SOC visibility and operational efficiency.

 * Develop Python-based automation solutions to streamline threat detection, incident response, and security workflows.

 * Configure and enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, data ingestion pipelines, and correlation searches to support security monitoring requirements.

 * Collaborate with security analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

 * Troubleshoot integration issues across security technologies and ensure reliable data collection, normalization, and reporting.


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