Automation Engineer
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Job Location:
Ashburn, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 69550 - 125725
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and motivated Automation Engineer to support the customer needs to join our team supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC). The DHS/CBP SOC is a US Government program responsible to prevent identify contain and eradicate cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN) commercial Internet connection public facing websites wireless mobile/cellular cloud security devices servers and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems and collects investigates and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
Primary Tasks:
- The Automation Engineer will support and modernize key operational processes for the customers Security & Technology Policy Division. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on untangling complex workflows building automation tools and delivering clear data-backed insights. The candidate will play a critical role in triaging refining and optimizing the customer Background Investigation and Foreign Service National processes while also improving knowledge management practices across the Division.
- Assist in efforts to continually refine and optimize the 7300 process to identify gaps inefficiencies and opportunities for automation
- Assist the Sr Automation Engineer to Develop track and report metrics and analytics related to the 7300 workflow
- Modernize the FSN process using SharePoint and Power Automate workflows to improve efficiency and transparency and tracking
- Assist the Sr Automation Engineer to Monitor FSN activity to include travel requests resource requests compliancy and data exfiltration attempts
- Develop insightful dashboards and performance metrics to support FSN process decisions
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including navigating and working effectively with challenging or high-demand customers.
- Apply knowledge management and process improvement skills to standardize procedures and enhance team productivity
- Clearly document processes changes and procedures in a detail-oriented and accessible format
- Assist with the collection consolidation and analysis of data calls as appropriate
- Update relevant Division SharePoint sites as appropriate to include ensuring that the latest artifacts are uploaded and links are functional
- Deliver all requested work products by agreed upon due dates and deadlines
Successful candidates must possess the following skills:
- Bachelors degree in a related field (Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Business) or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of one to three (1-3) years experience in process automation workflow design or business process improvement roles.
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to translate complex requirements into clear concise language
- Strong experience with Microsoft SharePoint Power Automate Power Apps and Power BI.
- Proven track record of process improvement and automation in complex cross-functional environments
- Strong analytical skills with experience in creating metrics dashboards and data visualizations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical details to non-technical users
- Experience with knowledge management systems and documentation best practices
- Comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders at various levels of management
- Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently
- Experience drafting IT cybersecurity or related technical documentation using federal government particularly DHS official document requirements and style guides.
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-172
Preferred Qualifications
- STEM degree
- Familiarity with IT service management or related operational frameworks.
- Certification in Microsoft Power Platform Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement methodologies
- Prior experience with CBP.
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
December 18 2025For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $69550.00 - $125725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- APIs
- Automotive software
- Test Cases
- Electrical Engineering
- Junit
- Distributed Control Systems
- Testng
- Java
- Test Automation
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Selenium
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
