Security Automation Engineer

Location: Lansing, Michigan, United States

Company

hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer operating tobacco-free facilities and campuses.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement systems supporting information security tools, threat detection, vulnerability management, and automated response.
• Administer security information systems, including identity management, data loss prevention, SIEM, PKI, and eDiscovery/forensics platforms.
• Identify and communicate risks involving data, systems, and personnel, and recommend risk-reduction measures.
• Evaluate security software and define automation, orchestration, and security strategy in collaboration with management.
• Participate in forensic investigations, resolve automation issues, and support responses to audit findings.
• Provide guidance on software engineering best practices, configuration management, and security policy compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of information technology experience, including 5+ years of scripting or automation development and 5+ years of information security experience.
• Development experience with Python and PowerShell, plus working knowledge of REST APIs, Java, XML, and SQL.
• Experience with SIEM architecture, cloud infrastructure, networking, software configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of SailPoint IdentityIQ or an equivalent IAM platform, including identity lifecycle management, access certifications, workflows, application integration, and automated provisioning.
• Familiarity with enterprise authentication and authorization, Agile methodologies, Windows, Linux, mainframe environments, orchestration libraries, and technical documentation.

Nice to have

• CISSP or an equivalent information security certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Independent work combined with collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.
• After-hours call assistance as needed.
• Equal opportunity workplace with facilities and campuses that are tobacco-free.