Cybersecurity Automation Specialist

First Information Technology Services • Bellevue, WA

2h • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

FITS is a full-service IT consulting firm with over 20 years of expertise. We are proud to be a minority, veteran-owned firm that provides comprehensive IT consulting services, information security, and cloud computing security to clients of all sizes since 2000. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their security and compliance goals while providing thoughtful and responsive professional services.
Overview
The Cybersecurity Automation Specialist independently builds and manages automated solutions, integrates security tools, and enhances operational security efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with industry‑standard security products (SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners).
• Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform, Ansible) or CI/CD pipelines.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Able to balance speed and accuracy in security automation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design and build moderate‑complexity automation workflows for vulnerability management, incident response, and compliance reporting.
• Integrate SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and scanning tools to improve data flow and reduce manual workload.
• Conduct assessments to identify automation opportunities across security operations.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless automation pipelines.
• Develop troubleshooting guides, workflow diagrams, and process documentation.
• Participate in design and code reviews, offering improvements and best‑practice recommendations.

Benefits

• FITS proudly invests in benefits for its employees, covering 100% of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents (including domestic partners), matching 401(K), short/long term disability, life insurance, and parental leave.
• Paid time off accrues at a starting rate of 15 days/year, increasing with tenure.
• Employees working for clients in Washington state have 10 paid holidays.
• FITS also provides up to $5,000 annually for professional development, including reimbursement of job-related training classes, seminars, tuition, and certification expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level