Pillar Lead: Automation Engineer

Accountabilities

• • Lead the design of reusable automation and orchestration patterns supporting Zero Trust assessments, reporting, evidence collection, testing, and implementation workflows.
  • Develop scripts, APIs, integrations, and workflow automation that connect approved enterprise tools and improve data movement across technical workstreams.
  • Automate recurring cybersecurity evidence collection and exception-based analysis when reliable and authoritative data sources are available.
  • Build reusable implementation tooling and standardized deployment, testing, and validation workflows that improve consistency and execution speed.
  • Integrate security, analytics, ticketing, infrastructure, and other enterprise platforms to streamline cross-functional processes.
  • Document automation architecture, dependencies, interfaces, security considerations, and operational handoff requirements.
  • Measure the effectiveness of automation solutions and identify opportunities to improve efficiency based on implementation outcomes and lessons learned.
  • Apply secure development and automation practices throughout solution design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Support Zero Trust initiatives by developing automation capabilities that enable repeatable, measurable, and scalable security processes.
  • Collaborate with technical stakeholders to translate implementation requirements into practical automation solutions without creating unnecessary long-term operational or maintenance burdens.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in automation, integration, DevSecOps, security engineering, or a closely related field.
  • Strong proficiency with Python, PowerShell, APIs, workflow orchestration, or comparable automation technologies.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating enterprise security, analytics, ticketing, infrastructure, or related technology platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Zero Trust principles, Federal cybersecurity controls, and secure automation practices.
  • Strong understanding of automation architecture, system dependencies, data flows, integrations, and secure implementation practices.
  • Ability to design reusable solutions rather than one-off scripts, with an emphasis on maintainability, scalability, and consistency.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for automation and translate them into effective technical solutions.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical architectures, dependencies, and implementation requirements.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD, SOAR, or enterprise workflow platforms is preferred.
  • Experience automating cybersecurity evidence collection, reporting, or compliance-related workflows is an advantage.
  • Experience supporting large-scale Federal environments is preferred.
  • One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Security+, CISSP, Azure Developer, AWS Developer, or a DevSecOps-related certification.

  Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead automation initiatives supporting Zero Trust and Federal cybersecurity programs.
  • Work across cybersecurity, software engineering, DevSecOps, integrations, and enterprise automation.
  • Opportunity to develop reusable automation solutions with measurable impact on execution efficiency.
  • Exposure to complex enterprise technology environments and large-scale Federal initiatives.
  • Collaborative environment focused on technical innovation, service quality, and professional growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to secure, scalable, and repeatable cybersecurity implementation practices.
  • Veteran-owned organization with a people-focused culture and a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes.