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The Senior Security Automation Developer will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) platform with new features, automations, integrations, jobs, and playbooks. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python, API integration, data parsing, security operations, and troubleshooting / debugging. The role also encompasses addressing daily errors and ensuring seamless integration with various systems. This role is crucial in streamlining our security operations and enhancing our incident response capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks, automations, jobs and workflows.
- Integrate various security tools and platforms (SIEM, EDR, AI tools, firewalls, ticketing systems, threat intelligence platforms, etc.) with SOAR via API.
- Collaborate with security operations teams to define and implement efficient and effective processes.
- Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and response times.
- Document processes, playbooks, and technical solutions.
- Promptly troubleshoot and resolve platform issues with integrations, automations, jobs and playbooks through effective problem-solving and collaboration.
- Stay informed about SOAR updates and implement software updates and upgrades.
- Manage security settings, user roles, and permissions within the SOAR platform.
Required Technical Competencies:
- Experience with and In-depth knowledge of security operations and SOAR platforms (preferably Chronicle SOAR).
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming. (4+ years)
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and experience with API integration.
- Proficiency in handling and parsing data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV.
- Experience integrating security and IT systems (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewalls, ticketing systems).
- Ability to write and maintain automation scripts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with AI tools and platforms
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to document technical solutions.
Behavioral competencies
· Team player and a self-starter
· Adopting and accepting the organisation's professional standards
· Curious, innovative and forward thinking
· Structured thinking
· Grit
· Action oriented - production of desired outcomes within the required timeframes
· Individual thinking within the current role
· Work pro-actively – both independently and with peers
· Collaboration - willingness and ability to collaborate with other team members
· Excellent written and spoken communication skills
· Solid presentation skills
· Ability to handle conflict
· Ability to plan and organise work tasks
· Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
· Assertive and confident
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in security automation or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (PCSAE, CISSP, Security+) are a plus.
