Cyber Security Automation Engineer

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Cybersecurity Compliance Engineer implements and maintains cybersecurity automations and integrations for a variety of systems in order to streamline and automate compliance, controls, and auditing. Subject Matter Expert in software automation topics and technologies, automating tools and processes, and building web system integrations. What you'll work on: Develop, implement, and maintain secure, resilient enterprise-grade cloud processes for multiple software and systems in tandem with architects and system engineers. Work together with development operations and development teams to develop and implement monitoring and security solutions in integrated product software and supporting applications. Protect applications in compliance with multiple global privacy, cybersecurity, business resiliency, and compliance frameworks. Conduct rigorous oversight of security systems and security configuration administration and define and implement solutions to reduce risk to systems and accounts. Implement and maintain software automation solutions to support cybersecurity compliance, controls, and auditing. Develop and maintain software integrations for cybersecurity tools and applications. Streamline cybersecurity tasks and processes through software automation and integrations. Configure and manage cybersecurity compliance monitoring and auditing solutions. Implement security improvements by assessing the current situation, evaluating trends, anticipating future state requirements. Keep up to date with the current trends and developments impacting automated cybersecurity compliance and AI technologies. Support cybersecurity audits through automated evidence-collection solutions. Develop and configure search queries, dashboards, and automated reporting. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. 5-10 years of cybersecurity or IT management system experience with a strong preference for product security experience (consumer-facing apps and services). Hold or work toward multiple cybersecurity certifications, including CCSP, CISSP, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, or additional AWS advanced certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer and VMware Certified Professional. Self-motivated, well-organized, and able to position controls in anticipation of threats.

Skills

python, Automation, CISSP, CCSP, cyber security, ci/cd, Information security, Aws, Azure

Top Skills Details

python,Automation,CISSP,CCSP,cyber security,ci/cd

Additional Skills & Qualifications

PREFERRED Proficient in programing languages used for automation including: Python, Bash Familiar with query languages, including JQL and J1QL. Experience working with cloud computing technologies, including AWS and Azure. Experience working with REST APIs and regular expressions. Experience working with tools such as Selenium, AWS Lambda, Docker, JupiterOne, Ansible, Postman, Terraform, Airtable, Confluence, and Jira. Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and integrating with Bitbucket and GitHub. Knowledge of AI technologies. Experience with secret management solutions such as AWS Secrets, and HashiCorp Vault Role open due to increased project load; existing engineer needs additional support. Projects include automations and integrations across multiple cybersecurity tools. Typical day includes JIRA ticket work, Slack communication, team meetings, and 1:1s. Regular interaction with four direct team members and many across cybersecurity. Success determined by measurable progress and team feedback. Past challenges: many candidates lacked automation/integration experience.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.