[Remote] Senior Security Automation Engineer (Remote in EST)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security is a company specializing in security operations, and they are seeking a Senior Security Automation Engineer. The role involves designing and building security automation workflows, integrating security and IT systems, and utilizing scripting to enhance automation processes.Responsibilities5+ years in security operations with a working understanding of how a SOC functions end to end (alert triage, escalation, incident response, case management)3+ years specifically designing and building security automation/orchestration workflowsHands-on experience on at least one SOAR/automation platform; Tines, Torq, or Cortex XSOAR preferredProficiency integrating security and IT systems via REST APIs, webhooks, and JSONScripting ability, primarily Python, for custom logic, data transforms, and handling within automated workflowsWorking knowledge of the tooling categories automations connect to: SIEM, EDR/XDR, ticketing (ServiceNow, Jira), threat intelligence, and email securityAbility to decompose a manual security process into a reliable automated workflow, including error handling, conditional logic, and secure runsEmbraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomesFamiliarity using LLMs in a development and automation context, including AI assisted or agentic coding tools such as Claude Code or Codex; exposure to MCP based integrations is a plusAbility to independently scope automation requirements with clients and translate them into a build planPlatform or vendor certifications: Tines, Torq, Cortex XSOAR; or SIEM/EDR certs (such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike)Cloud experience (AWS or Azure) and familiarity with cloud native security toolingPrior delivery experience in a consulting, professional services, or MSSP environmentDetection engineering exposure in areas such as detections-as-code (DaC), Sigma, or similarVersion control and automation-as-code practices (Git or similar repo controls)Skills5+ years in security operations with a working understanding of how a SOC functions end to end (alert triage, escalation, incident response, case management)3+ years specifically designing and building security automation/orchestration workflowsHands-on experience on at least one SOAR/automation platform; Tines, Torq, or Cortex XSOAR preferredProficiency integrating security and IT systems via REST APIs, webhooks, and JSONScripting ability, primarily Python, for custom logic, data transforms, and handling within automated workflowsWorking knowledge of the tooling categories automations connect to: SIEM, EDR/XDR, ticketing (ServiceNow, Jira), threat intelligence, and email securityAbility to decompose a manual security process into a reliable automated workflow, including error handling, conditional logic, and secure runsEmbraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomesFamiliarity using LLMs in a development and automation context, including AI assisted or agentic coding tools such as Claude Code or Codex; exposure to MCP based integrations is a plusAbility to independently scope automation requirements with clients and translate them into a build planPlatform or vendor certifications: Tines, Torq, Cortex XSOAR; or SIEM/EDR certs (such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike)Cloud experience (AWS or Azure) and familiarity with cloud native security toolingPrior delivery experience in a consulting, professional services, or MSSP environmentDetection engineering exposure in areas such as detections-as-code (DaC), Sigma, or similarVersion control and automation-as-code practices (Git or similar repo controls)Company OverviewGuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations minimize risk. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipGuidePoint Security has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 14 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.