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Sr. Security Automation Engineer

Fortra LLC. ( HelpSystems LLC )

Eden Prairie, MNFull-time$130–155K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$130–155K/yr
Location
Eden Prairie, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Sr. Security Automation Engineer analyzes Security Operations processes and develops automation to improve efficiency, with impact tracked through metrics. The role works with stakeholders focused on phishing detection, brand abuse, and cyber threats to define requirements and test ideas through proof of concepts. Python is the primary language, and the engineer monitors applications and provides on-call support for failures.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonData AnalysisSQLJoinsIndexesQuery OptimizationRelational Table DesignFlaskPython PackagingCI/CDDNSProxiesWHOISSSL

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science or 2-3 Years Software Development Experience4-5 Years Data Analysis Experience4-5 Years Python Scripting Experience3-4 Years Cybersecurity Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

Whether you're an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you're passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

While our company operates remotely, our current hiring strategy is focused on building talent communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Eden Prairie, and the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tri-state area.

This position is responsible for analysis of efficiency opportunities and automation of processes in Security Operations. The candidate should be able to review operational processes and determine areas where automation can assist and to develop proof of concepts. Any work performed should be backed by metrics and efficiency gains should be tracked. Candidate will be working with stakeholders involved with detection of phishing, brand abuse, cyber threats, etc. and is expected to have knowledge of these areas.

The candidate must understand automation capabilities such as leveraging API's and device emulation. Python is the primary language used. The candidate should be able to meet with stakeholders and determine requirements. On call responsibilities are needed to support applications off hours in case of failures.

We need additional highly skilled help on the OI team to ensure the managed services teams can continue to improve through automation and data improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop scripts and applications in Python

Analyze data and processes to identify automation opportunities

Meet with stakeholders to define requirements and provide time estimates

Develop quick proof of concepts to vet ideas

Produce metrics showing automation impact

Monitor applications and troubleshoot errors

On-call support as needed for applications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or 2-3 years of software development experience.

4-5 years of data analysis experience leveraging SQL

Understanding of joins, indexes, query optimization and relational table design

4-5 years of scripting experience in Python

Experience with Flask, creating libraries, Python packaging and CICD

3-4 years of experience in the Cybersecurity industry

Understanding of DNS, Proxies, Whois, SSL

Compensation: 130,000 USD - 155,000 USD

Ready to join us?

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire

Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans

Flexible PTO policy

Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement

Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job.

Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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Minimum Education Required

Not Specified

Minimum Experience Required

Not Specified

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$130,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55344

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

99085

Job Benefits

See job description

How this job compares

Set against the 34,952 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$130–155K/yr
  • Minnesota median$109–193K/yr448 salary ranges
  • US median$140–222K/yr28,140 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $143K, is 6% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($151K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 502 open Software Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 34,952 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (28,185 postings).
Education
12,560 of the 34,952 open Software Engineer jobs (36%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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