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Security Automation Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions, LLC

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NC
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$120,000 - $145,000

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Security Automation Engineer to support a growing client in the technology industry in the Raleigh-Durham (RTP), NC area. The Security Automation Engineer role requires working onsite in the RTP, NC area. The Security Automation Engineer role is ideal for a security professional who started in a SOC environment and transitioned into security engineering, with a strong focus on security tool integration, automation, and Splunk-driven security operations.

Responsibilities of the Security Automation Engineer include:

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between security platforms, monitoring tools, and Splunk to improve SOC visibility and operational efficiency.

• Develop Python-based automation solutions to streamline threat detection, incident response, and security workflows.

• Configure and enhance Splunk dashboards, alerts, data ingestion pipelines, and correlation searches to support security monitoring requirements.

• Collaborate with security analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.

• Troubleshoot integration issues across security technologies and ensure reliable data collection, normalization, and reporting.

Requirements of the Security Automation Engineer include:

Active Secret Clearance required

• Experience as a SOC Analyst with progression into a Security Engineer, Splunk Engineer, or Security Automation-focused role.

• Hands-on experience with Splunk administration, engineering, or content development.

• Proven experience integrating security tools, platforms, and data sources into Splunk.

• Proficiency with Python scripting for automation, orchestration, and workflow development.

Compensation for the Security Automation Engineer include:

• $120,000 - $145,000 annually

• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law.

• Long-term consulting opportunity with a stable pipeline of security engineering initiatives.

• This job opens for applications on 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Security Automation Engineer, Security Engineer, SOC Engineer, SOC Analyst, Splunk Engineer, Splunk, SIEM, Security Operations Center, Security Automation, Python, Security Integrations, Security Tool Integration, Incident Response, RTP, Raleigh, Durham, North Carolina, Secret Clearance

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Zachary Piper Solutions is a National Security focused technology services and consulting firm with a top-secret facility clearance. We support mission-critical initiatives on behalf of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of State, and a variety of Civilian Agencies. ZPS is dedicated to help protect government networks against cyber threats and to maximize the wide-spectrum of intelligence and security-related technologies. Our dedicated support and proven experience drive results in support of our client’s mission objectives.
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Job Category
IT - Security
Clearance Level
Secret