Lead Security Automation Engineer

Company Overview

With 80,000 customers across 150 countries, UKG is the largest U.S.-based private software company in the world. And we're only getting started. Ready to bring your bold ideas and collaborative mindset to an organization that still has so much more to build and achieve? Read on.

At UKG, you get more than just a job. You get to work with purpose. Our team of U Krewers are on a mission to inspire every organization to become a great place to work through our award-winning HR technology built for all.

Here, we know that you're more than your work. That's why our benefits help you thrive personally and professionally, from wellness programs and tuition reimbursement to U Choose - a customizable expense reimbursement program that can be used for more than 200+ needs that best suit you and your family, from student loan repayment, to childcare, to pet insurance. Our inclusive culture, active and engaged employee resource groups, and caring leaders value every voice and support you in doing the best work of your career. If you're passionate about our purpose - people -then we can't wait to support whatever gives you purpose. We're united by purpose, inspired by you.

At UKG, security is at the core of everything we do. In the continuous pursuit of improving our application and infrastructure security, we are looking for a skilled Security Automation Engineer with a deep understanding of cloud security frameworks and Infrastructure as code. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining automated security solutions which will increase our efficiency in improving the organization's security posture.

Job responsibilities:

Design, develop, and implement automated security solutions to help accelerate the delivery of security controls such as Network Security policy as code, Endpoint Security Policy as code, and Logging as a Service (LaaS)

Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automating security configurations and policies and compliance checks using technologies such as Python, APIs and Ansible.

Utilize technologies such as Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) to automate the provisioning and management of security-related infrastructure.

Provide training and support to team members on security automation tools and best practices.

Develop monitoring and auditing tools to ensure automated processes meet compliance and security standards.

Contribute to internal knowledge bases and conduct workshops or training sessions to upskill team members in automation technologies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

Incorporate AI principles into the automation delivery strategy.

Ensure security automation solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, and minimal performance impact.

Continuously review and refine automation strategies based on emerging technologies and evolving threat landscapes.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of combined experience as a Software Engineer, Security Engineer or a Cloud Security Engineer
• 3-5 years of relevant experience working with technologies such as Ansible, Terraform, RegEx, Che
• 3-5 years of experience with API testing tools such as Postman, RestAssure
• 3-5 years of experience with CI/CD pipelines tools such as Jenkins and Githu
• Familiarity with cloud security principles, cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS IAM, Security Hub, Azure Sentinel, Google Cloud Platform Security Center)
• Professional experience working on Cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and virtualization technologies, such as Kubernetes, Docker and OpenStack
• Comfortable working with at least one scripting Languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, batch scripts.
• Experience managing and provisioning infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience in designing and consuming secure RESTful APIs
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools like Prisma Cloud, GuardDuty, and CloudArmor
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Information Systems, Information Security, or related fields; preferred but not required.

The pay range for this position is $112,300 to $161,400, however, base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and location. This position is also eligible for a short-term incentive and a long-term incentive as part of total compensation. Information about UKG's comprehensive benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at

Where we're going

UKG is on the cusp of something truly special. Worldwide, we already hold the #1 market share position for workforce management and the #2 position for human capital management. Tens of millions of frontline workers start and end their days with our software, with billions of shifts managed annually through UKG solutions today. Yet it's our AI-powered product portfolio designed to support customers of all sizes, industries, and geographies that will propel us into an even brighter tomorrow!

Equal Opportunity Employer

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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