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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Automation Engineer job in Columbia - **Company:** Systemtec, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), User Authentication, Bash Shell, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Databases, Custom Software, Linux, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Web Applications, Web Services, WhatsUp Gold (Software), YAML, Data Logging, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Restful APIs, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.diversity.com/career/2461312/security-automation-engineer-south-carolina-sc-columbia ## About the Role * Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide sponsorship or work with Third-Party agencies. * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related field 8+ years of relevant experience may substitute for education. * 5+ years of experience supporting complex IT environments, cybersecurity systems, software development, system deployments, or related enterprise technologies. * Hands-on experience engineering, integrating, troubleshooting, and supporting multiple cybersecurity technologies and operational functions. * Advanced Python experience developing security automations, scripts, APIs, utilities, integrations, or custom applications. * Strong Linux administration skills, including deployment, configuration, patching, scripting, monitoring, troubleshooting, service management, and lifecycle support. * Experience developing automation and security workflows using Python, PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs, JSON, YAML, and vendor SDKs. * Experience with enterprise security technologies such as IAM, vulnerability management, email security, endpoint security, SIEM, SOAR, logging, monitoring, cloud security, DSPM, or ASM. * Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, operating systems, networks, security platforms, identity services, APIs, and system integrations. * Solid understanding of security architecture, incident response, networking, access control, secure software development, systems administration, and cybersecurity frameworks., * CISSP, Security+, GIAC, Linux, Python, cloud, IAM, or other relevant cybersecurity or technology certifications. * Experience as a security engineering generalist in a large enterprise, shared-services, multi-tenant, or managed-services environment. * Hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, security sensors, monitoring platforms, scripting, and platform administration. * Familiarity with enterprise security technologies such as Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint, Tenable, Cribl, WhatsUp Gold, or comparable products. * Experience developing internal web applications, APIs, dashboards, databases, command-line tools, and software integrations. * Experience creating security playbooks, runbooks, procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge-transfer materials. ## Description SYSTEMTEC is seeking a Security Automation Engineer for a remote opportunity for candidates working EST hours. Candidate will serve as a hands-on Security Engineer supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, with a primary focus on security automation, Python development, system integrations, Linux platforms, and custom security tooling. The role will also provide engineering and operational support across identity management, vulnerability management, SIEM/SOAR, cloud security, monitoring, and other enterprise security technologies., * Design, develop, deploy, and maintain Python-based security automations, custom tools, APIs, scripts, dashboards, utilities, and enterprise integrations. * Build automated workflows supporting alert enrichment, investigation, triage, incident response, case management, notifications, escalation, containment, reporting, and vulnerability analysis. * Engineer and support integrations between security platforms and enterprise systems using APIs, SDKs, web services, authentication methods, JSON, YAML, and other interfaces. * Deploy, configure, patch, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Linux systems, containers, security sensors, collectors, applications, and related security infrastructure. * Provide technical support to security architects, engineers, SOC analysts, incident responders, and stakeholders while monitoring platform health, automation performance, integration failures, and operational metrics. * Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for maintenance, incident escalation, troubleshooting, and operational handoffs as required. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Securing Your Web Application Pipeline From Intruders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/53-securing-your-web-application-pipeline-from-intruders) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)