Security Automation & Detection Engineer

# Security Automation & Detection Engineer Apply
** Job#: 3046485
***
* Job Description:

** Security Automation & Detection Engineer

Position Overview One of your financial clients is seeking a Security Automation & Detection Engineer to support and enhance their third-party continuous monitoring and cybersecurity operations programs. This role will focus on integrating threat intelligence sources, automating security processes, improving data quality, and developing detections that strengthen the organization's visibility into cyber risks.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with strong automation and engineering skills who can leverage Python, APIs, and security technologies to build scalable solutions and improve operational efficiency.

This position will be hybrid 3 days a week onsite either in Plano, TX or Malvern, PA.

Key Responsibilities
* Integrate and operationalize multiple threat intelligence sources within the client's continuous monitoring environment.
* Develop and implement security detections using threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and third-party risk data.
* Analyze, normalize, and transform security data to support ingestion into SIEM and security monitoring platforms.
* Design and develop automation solutions, proof-of-concept integrations, and reusable scripts using Python and APIs.
* Create and maintain technical documentation and integration patterns to support production implementation efforts.
* Automate workflows related to third-party and supplier security data management.
* Support data quality initiatives, including identifying and resolving incomplete or missing supplier security information.
* Partner with cybersecurity, vendor management, and risk stakeholders to improve monitoring capabilities and operational processes.
* Contribute to detection engineering, security automation, and other cybersecurity initiatives as priorities evolve.

Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience in security engineering, detection engineering, security operations, cybersecurity automation, or a related discipline.
* Strong proficiency in Python scripting and REST API integrations.
* Experience building automation solutions and streamlining operational workflows.
* Understanding of SIEM platforms and security data ingestion concepts.
* Ability to translate security use cases into actionable detections and automated processes.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with vulnerability management, risk assessment, and remediation processes.
* Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms, intelligence feeds, and threat-driven security operations.
* Experience working within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
* Knowledge of detection engineering, security orchestration, and incident response practices.
* Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies such as
** Splunk
* * or
** Elastic**.
* Experience with
** SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response)
** platforms.
* Relevant cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or similar) are a plus.  
* Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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