Merck
Cybersecurity Systems Automation Engineer (Sr. Scientist) - Remote
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Job Description
- Req#: R347247
Employer Industry: Cybersecurity
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely with a hybrid model that includes three days on-site and flexible remote work on Fridays
- Engage in high-impact automation projects that enhance security processes across enterprise platforms
- Contribute to a supportive and innovative team culture focused on diverse experiences and perspectives
- Mentorship opportunities available for R1/R2 engineers, fostering professional development
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Design and deliver automation pipelines across ServiceNow, Defender, UIPath, and additional security platforms
- Engineer workflows that eliminate redundant tickets, reduce toil, and surface risk insights in real time
- Collaborate with domain teams (IAM, Endpoint, AppSec, etc.) to identify automation opportunities and codify best practices
- Optimize and modernize legacy playbooks into engineered, scalable workflows
- Build kill switches, telemetry validation, and governance controls into automation for production safety
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise IT or cybersecurity automation roles
- Proficient in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks
- Strong hands-on experience with ServiceNow (Flow Designer, IntegrationHub, or scripted APIs)
- Ability to translate business process and security use cases into technical automation design
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with UIPath, Power Automate, or similar orchestration platforms
- Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk) from an automation standpoint
- Exposure to large-scale automation in regulated industries (pharma, finance, healthcare)
- Experience contributing to or leading cross-functional automation initiatives with measurable business impact
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