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# Cybersecurity Automation Engineer III

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Automation of Marketing, Microsoft Software, Node.Js, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, User Provisioning Software, Software Organization, Scripting, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bicep, Enterprise Integration, Integration Frameworks, Graphql, Restful APIs, Terraform, Webhooks, Software Version Control, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Golang
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bf517e40-752d-412b-94b3-d8711a8c8424

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security automation, software development, or security architecture
 * Strong development experience with Python, PowerShell, Node.js, Go, or similar languages
 * Experience building enterprise automation, orchestration, and integration solutions
 * Knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL, webhooks, and modern integration frameworks
 * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS
 * Familiarity with IAM technologies, identity governance, MFA, PAM, and access management
 * Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM/Bicep, or similar technologies
 * Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and software development best practices

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Microsoft SC-Series, Azure, AWS, or equivalent
 * Experience with SOAR, SIEM, security analytics, and security operations platforms
 * Familiarity with AI/ML solutions and security automation use cases

Professional Skills:

 * Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
 * Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into scalable technical solutions
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * Self-motivated with a passion for automation, innovation, and continuous improvement
 * Comfortable working in Agile, fast-paced environments

## Description

Kforce has a client seeking a Cybersecurity Automation Engineer in Fort Lauderdale, FL to design, develop, and maintain enterprise security automation solutions that enhance threat response, streamline identity operations, and improve cybersecurity effectiveness. This hands-on engineering role will build scalable applications, integrations, and automation across security, IAM, cloud, and compliance platforms., * Design and develop security automation solutions, integrations, and orchestration workflows

 * Build and maintain APIs, automation tools, dashboards, and self-service portals
 * Automate incident response, threat detection, alert triage, and remediation processes
 * Develop integrations across security, IAM, cloud, and ITSM platforms using APIs and scripting languages
 * Implement Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipelines for automation deployments
 * Support identity lifecycle automation, including provisioning, deprovisioning, and access governance processes
 * Design and maintain cloud-based and containerized automation platforms
 * Research and implement emerging technologies, including AI/ML-driven security automation capabilities
 * Establish automation metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency and security outcomes


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