Cyber Automation Engineer

Job#: 2088411

Job Description:

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Cyber Security Engineer with one of our large Technology and Professional Services clients. This will be a contract position with the intent to convert.

Location: Fayetteville, NC

Onsite expectation: 5 days onsite per week

Pay range: 55-70/HR

Note: We are unable to consider C2C or third-party submissions.

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI - PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
• Splunk SOAR or similar tool
• Python
• Linux
• PowerShell
• Cybersecurity Knowledge

Job Description:

The Cybersecurity Automation Engineer should be an experienced Security Threat Engineer and will use Splunk SOAR for the engineering and management of all Security Orchestration Automation Response (SOAR). The candidate must have strong technical skills and direct experience with integration and playbook development for the Splunk SOAR solution to support automation for security incident handling, incident response, intrusion analysis, threat hunting, digital forensic analysis, vulnerability scanning, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and other cyber and information assurance automation functions.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: TS/SCI - PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment*
• 8140 Certification: Minimum certification if Intermediate Level (one of the following certs, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP) Advanced Level preferred (CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, Linux+, CCNA R&S, Splunk Power User)
• Necessary Splunk Training Courses: (Administering Splunk SOAR, Developing SOAR Playbooks, Advanced SOAR Implementation); Recommended Splunk training course (Investigating Splunk Incidents with SOAR)
• Experience with Splunk SOAR, Linux, Python and PowerShell a must.

Critical Soft Skills

• Must be able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities in highly stressful situations
• Highly resilient and motivated to investigate unfamiliar and anomalous problems in a robust OPTEMPO environment, including follow-through to complete resolution
• Critical thinking skills required to apply and correlate data from multiple sources to automate and solve complex problems
• Strong ability to quickly and clearly articulate operational impacts of cyber security incidents/events to leadership
• Ability to communicate efficiently and precisely to target audience, as well as build strong rapport with other teams

Critical Technical Skills

• Experience installing and configuring SOAR.
• Experience with integrating security related use cases into SOAR.
• Craft reusable, testable, and efficient Python-based Playbooks.
• Configure and program to enable integration of SOAR with other systems per defined use cases and playbooks.
• Extend the platform through the development of Security Apps.
• Train and mentor security development teams on the use and capabilities of SOAR.
• Identify and use existing tools and the SOAR platform to enable automation and orchestration.
• Work with customer to identify security integration and implementation strategies.
• Help the customer develop their expertise and knowledge of the SOAR product. This role also includes supporting the definition of requirements that enable creative integrations and playbooks.
• Partner with security operations teams, threat intelligence groups and incident responders.
• Codify workflows into automated playbooks using our visual editor or the integrated Python development environment.
• Experience in integrating and using SOARs flexible app model, hundreds of tools and thousands of unique APIs (REST and SOAP).
• Experience in developing python scripts, PowerShell and use of Linux commands.
• Drive efficient communications across your team with integrated collaboration tools.
• Expertise is Linux, and Python PowerShell .
• Implement and enforce CND policies and procedures reflecting applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide incident reports, summaries, and other situational awareness information to higher headquarters.
• Automate security incident response workflows and other Security Operation Center functions. Playbooks utilize the Python Playbook API to interact with containers, artifacts, and actions within the Splunk SOAR platform.
• Automates repetitive, manual, and time-consuming tasks like alert triage, threat intelligence enrichment, and initial data collection.
• Build custom AI and SOAR workflows, integrating Generative AI (GenAI) and LLM (large language model) prompting for sophisticated, automated responses.
• Build security operations from manual, reactive responses to a more automated and proactive defense posture

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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 ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.