Cybersecurity Automation Engineer- Principal Job at Ohio Staffing in Columbus

Cybersecurity Automation Engineer, Principal

We are seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Automation Engineer, Principal with deep expertise in cybersecurity automation. This role is pivotal in scaling our security operations, enhancing threat response, and ensuring compliance through intelligent automation across our digital infrastructure. Responsibilities include: designing and implementing automation for security operations, developing and maintaining playbooks for SOAR platforms, designing scalable automation frameworks for cybersecurity operations, automating compliance checks and reporting, integrating security tools into automated workflows, collaborating with cybersecurity, DevOps, and infrastructure teams, leading initiatives to reduce manual effort in security monitoring, and mentoring junior engineers. Basic qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, 8+ years of experience in IT automation, and 5 years in a cybersecurity-focused role. Preferred qualifications include expert-level knowledge of core networking protocols, operating systems, and network troubleshooting skills, excellent customer-facing communication skills, strong scripting skills, deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, and familiarity with cloud security automation.