Automation Engineer (XSOAR)

Job#: 3047131

Job Description:
Automation Engineer (XSOAR)

Location: Newport Beach, California (Remote)

Role Overview

We are actively seeking a talented SOAR Automation Engineer to join a Cyber Operations Team. As a SOAR Automation Engineer, you will contribute to the Security Monitoring service by assisting with automation playbook development, SOAR administration, and cybersecurity alert investigation analysis. This is a contract position open to remote candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform SOAR playbook content development, technology integrations, and overall tool health and maintenance.
• Conduct investigation of security alerts following established playbooks and escalate events of interest to senior team members.
• Focus on orchestration, automations, and threats investigation.
• Implement processes and procedures to support and mature the Security Monitoring service.
• Establish trust and business relationships with internal customers and other relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience within information security that includes experience within a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• 2+ years of experience with Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) technologies.

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of cyber-attacks, ability to assess risk and coordinate effective response.
• Proficiency in SOAR playbook content development and technology integrations.
• Strong understanding of several technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR and other alerting sources.
• Knowledge of XSOAR, Palo Alto, and Splunk is required.

General Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as XSOAR Engineer, GSEC, GCIH, GPYC or equivalent experience and skills.
• Deep understanding of SOAR platforms and SOC automation.
• Experience with using AI technology to enhance automation and process efficiencies.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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