Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments, creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them. We foster a truly global culture that supports well-being, values every contribution, and empowers our people to grow both personally and professionally.
Automation Security Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$96.3K - $125K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Automation Security Engineer
Conduent Business Services, LLC
Role Description We are seeking a Security Engineer with expertise in security automation, integration, and engineering practices to strengthen our global cybersecurity capabilities. This role will focus on designing and implementing scalable security solutions, automating workflows, and enhancing the organization’s overall security posture through innovation and operational excellence. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security operations, threat intelligence, and development—to deliver robust solutions that streamline incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring. Responsibilities - Design, develop, and implement automations and workflows to improve security processes within security-oriented platforms and other IT platforms. - Build and optimize integrations between security tools/platforms. - Develop dashboards, reports, and technical documentation for stakeholders to track security operations deliverables, trends, and progress on security posture. - Support incident response and other security operations tasks through automation and orchestration. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by applying DevOps and agile principles to security engineering tasks. - Collaborate with global teams to ensure alignment on security engineering, standards, and best practices. Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or related cybersecurity roles. - Strong understanding of security platforms and technologies with experience specifically in Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM and ServiceNow. - Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Python, JavaScript) and experience with workflow orchestration. - Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices. - Experience with threat intelligence frameworks, vulnerability management processes, and MITRE ATT&CK. - Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams and time zones. Preferred Certifications - Security+ – CompTIA Security+ - CySA+ – CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst - Other relevant security or cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer) Benefits - Remote work: Enjoy the convenience of working from home and maximize your time by unplugging at the end of your workday. - Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint. - Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts. Pay Transparency For this position, actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition to base pay, this position, based on business need, may be eligible for a bonus or incentive. The estimated salary range for this role is $96,250 - $125,000. Equal Opportunity Employer Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
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