Security Automation Engineer (Entry Level) at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• We are seeking a highly skilled Security Automation Engineer with a strong background in security and proficiency in Python.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms.
• This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security automation solutions to enhance our security operations. 

Job Responsibilities

• Detecting, responding, and escalating automation issues, failures, including basic scripting and data processing and Automation support
• Design, develop, and maintain security automation scripts and tools using Python. 
  Integrate security tools and systems with SOAR platforms to automate incident response and threat detection processes.
• Collaborate with security analysts and incident responders to identify automation opportunities and improve security workflows. 
• Develop and maintain documentation for security automation processes and tools. 
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and development teams to ensure automation aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve security automation capabilities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Python Programming: proficient in writing clean, modular, and reusable code for automation and integration tasks. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 
• Automation mindset: ability to identify repetitive tasks and design scalable solutions. 

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Desirable (not required)

• Experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Swimlane, etc.). 
• Familiarity with SIEM technologies such as Elastic Stack or others. 
• Knowledge of data handling techniques including ingestion, parsing, and transformation. 
• Exposure to data modelling concepts and how structured data supports security analytics. 
• Explore and integrate AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation workflows and threat detection. 
• Solid understanding of security principles, practices, and technologies:  Understanding of SOC workflows, incident response, and threat detection. 
• Experience integrating with APIs and third-party security tools. 

Minimum Experience Level

• 3-5 years of experience in Information Security

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Administrative procedures and systems
• Data analysis
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Business writing skills
• Basic computer concepts
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• programming

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Closing Date: 26 January 2026