Security Operations Center Engineer enhancing security posture via automation and threat hunting. Requires strong experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms and Python scripting.
Responsibilities
Maintain our SIEM and SOAR platforms to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness in detecting and responding to security threats.
Develop and fine-tune detection and correlation rules, dashboards, and reports within the SIEM to accurately detect anomalous activities.
Create, manage, and optimize SOAR playbooks to automate incident response processes and streamline security operations.
Utilize Python scripting to develop custom integrations and automate repetitive tasks within the SOC.
Build and maintain automation workflows to enhance the efficiency of threat detection, alert triage, and incident response.
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify potential security gaps and indicators of compromise.
Analyze security alerts and data from various sources to identify and respond to potential security incidents.
Collaborate with Information Security team members and other teams to enhance the overall security of the organization.
Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for detection rules, automation workflows, and incident response procedures.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment or a similar cybersecurity role.
Hands-on experience with managing and configuring SIEM platforms (e.g., Elastic SIEM, Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel).
Demonstrable experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR) and playbook development.
Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation of security tasks.
Strong understanding of incident response methodologies, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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