Automation Engineer - Cyber Security Operations

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! 

Duties include identifying, defining, configuring, executing and maintaining automation scripts and tools in support of the brand’s information security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with common scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Security Orchestration Automation and Response Tools such as MSFT Sentinel, Entra ID, Defender, etc. Experience writing information security playbooks is ideal. The candidate will play a major role in our cyber threat hunt automation efforts, including the vetting of new models and procedures to identify and react to anomalous network and/or endpoint behaviors. Regular collaboration with multiple teams such as Endpoint Security and Threat & Vulnerability Management as well as Security Operations peers will be critical to success.

• Creates automation playbooks in coordination with organization peers to reduce the number of tedious/manual tasks (freeing up time for other information security tasks).
• Administration, configuration, maintenance, and support of the MSFT Sentinel environment.
• Creation, evaluation, updating, and maintenance of Information Security Incident Management Playbooks.
• Participates in security incident response efforts by, among other things, having an in-depth knowledge of common security exploits, vulnerabilities and countermeasures.
• Investigation of Cyber Security threats.
• Identifies, creates, and maintains opportunities for threat intelligence automation.

• Experience automating security functions with a scripting language such as Python, Powershell, etc.
  
• Experience with a Security Orchestration Automation and Response tool such as MSFT Sentinel, Entra ID, Defender, etc.
  
• Hands-on experience with information security tools such as an enterprise SIEM solution, IDS/IPS, endpoint security solutions, email/web security gateways, and other security detection/mitigation devices.
  
• Experience with host-based and/or network-based forensics tools and techniques.
  
• A curious mindset with attention to detail.
  
• Experience with multiple operating systems to include Windows, Mac OS, and Unix/Linux.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to provide written and verbal communications to management to address real-time issues and incidents, including writing formal incident reports and assisting with intelligence reports.
  
• Advanced problem-solving skills, ability to develop effective long-term solutions to complex problems.
  
• At least one certification within the Information Security, Information Assurance or Cybersecurity field such as GIAC, OWASP, ISC2, or similar.
  
• Threat Hunting Experience.
  
• Regular Expression (regex) experience.
  

Expected Work Location (Remote): It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote 

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. 

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 7.5% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. 

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com. 

NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.