Automation Engineer II, Falcon Complete (Remote)

About the role

As an Automation Engineer II on our Falcon Complete Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team, you will develop professional expertise in scaling our security operations through automation and AI while applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of automation challenges. You will build productive internal and external working relationships to support our mission of maximizing analyst efficiency through augmented detection triage, investigation, and response workflows. This role involves working on problems of moderate scope which often call for detailed analysis of situations or data, requiring review of a variety of factors. You will focus on building SOAR playbooks, AI-powered workflows, and scripted solutions while exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices, with general instructions on new assignments.

Responsibilities

• Automation Development
• Assist in building and maintaining security automation workflows and playbooks in SOAR platforms to streamline investigation, triage, and response actions
• Develop PowerShell and Python scripts for security enrichment, remediation, and basic forensic functions
• Assist with SIEM query integration into automated workflows to provide context for security investigations
• Apply data parsing techniques using JSON and Regular Expressions for security data manipulation
• Monitor and optimize automation workflow performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to maintain operational reliability
• AI Integration & Learning
• Conduct end-to-end testing and validation of automated and AI-powered workflows prior to production deployment
• Build and maintain complex API integrations connecting security platforms, data sources, and AI services within automated workflow pipelines
• Assist with integrating LLM APIs and AI services into automated workflow pipelines to enhance detection and response capabilities
• Explore and evaluate emerging AI tools and frameworks for applicability to MDR security operations
• Collaboration & Innovation
• Maintain version control of automation scripts and workflows using Git platforms
• Support initiatives to improve operational efficiency and contribute ideas for analyst productivity improvements
• Stay current with emerging technologies in SOAR, automation, and AI, and evaluate their application to MDR operations

Requirements

• Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
• 2+ years of experience in automation, scripting, or cybersecurity (relevant security experience considered)
• Proficiency with PowerShell for security investigation and response tasks
• Working knowledge of Python for automation and API integration
• Experience with low-code/no-code or SOAR workflow automation platforms to build, maintain, and scale security workflows
• Hands-on experience with REST API integration, including authentication methods, request handling, and response parsing within automation workflows
• Familiarity with event-driven and webhook-triggered automation design patterns
• Working knowledge of JavaScript or expression-based scripting logic within automation or workflow platforms
• Design and execute workflow validation and quality assurance testing strategies to ensure automation reliability and detection integrity
• Basic understanding of SIEM query languages and security analytics
• Familiarity with data formats (JSON) and Regular Expressions for data parsing
• Understanding of incident detection and response workflows in SOC/MDR environments
• Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
• Self-motivated with strong initiative and ability to work independently
• Results-oriented mindset with passion for solving complex technical challenges
• Eagerness to learn emerging technologies and automation concepts
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and translate repetitive processes into scalable automation
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills for working across SOC, engineering, and leadership teams
• Bonus Points:
• Falcon SOAR platform experience is a plus
• LogScale (forme

Benefits

Additional Information

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn't changed - we're here to stop breaches, and we've redefined modern security with the world's most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We're always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

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