SOAR Engineer / SOC Automation Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Visual Studio
SIEMs
Splunk
XSIAM
QRadar
SOC
SOPs
Python
Cybersecurity
XSOAR

Job Details


Job Title: SOAR Engineer / SOC Automation Engineer
Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: 12+ Months

Primary Responsibilities
Automate SOC Security Incident Response processes providing the ability to analyze and resolve alerts from existing security tools leveraging a single stream management system
Develop and maintain custom applications for SOC workflows
Assist with process development and process improvement for SOC to include creation/modification of SOPs, Playbooks, and work instructions


Integrate SOAR platform with other security tools and APIs to execute automated workflows
Author, test, and maintain automation scripts/workflows within SOAR platform
Design, implement, and maintain efficient and reusable Python, Javascript, and JSON code
Review, debug, and resolve technical issues throughout all stages of SDLC
Coordinate with system administrators and engineers to provision service accounts and/or grant required permissions


Actively mentor and train team members of the SOC processes, governance, and frameworks
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
2+ years of work experience in one or more Cybersecurity focus areas such as SOC or Network Security
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
Experience with SOAR platforms such as Swimlane, Phantom, XSOAR, etc
Experience in security process mapping, security process analysis, security process improvement concepts, models, and best practices


Proficient in Python scripting
Working knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, HTML/CSS, Javascript, XML
Experience authoring SOC SOPs, playbooks, work instructions and/or other process documents
Experience with SIEMs, such as Splunk, XSIAM, QRadar, etc
Experience with Visual Studio
Experience in DevSecOps environment
Ability to demonstrate an investigative mindset. Not just being able to execute a task but being able to understand the reason for that task, and determine next steps depending on the results while maintaining a firm grasp of the overall goals of the entire process
Measures of Success


Actively maintains and troubleshoots SOAR systems
Demonstrates and maintains skillsets to remain current in existing and future technologies
Demonstrates collaboration and cooperation with SOC team members and internal partners in a professional manner
Develops skills in prioritization and multi-tasking, and success in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.