Automation Specialist (SOAR) | Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers; Dubai; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a cybersecurity generalist to protect clients from threats. You will be responsible for developing secure systems, improving automation for incident response, and applying a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles. Candidates should have SOAR experience and relevant certifications, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in SOAR administration is essential.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
• Advanced English proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive security solutions across multiple domains.
• Develop and improve automation playbooks for incident response.
• Analyze data to identify security patterns and threats.

Skills

Python

Shell

PowerShell

Analytical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Incident Response

Education

Higher education in Information Security, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering

Tools

XSOAR

Phantom

Microsoft

D3 Security

Elastic

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our cybersecurity professionals focus on protecting organizations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and deliver proactive solutions to protect sensitive data.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you’ll focus on delivering comprehensive security solutions and expertise across multiple domains, while keeping clients’ systems and data safe. You’ll apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to effectively address a range of security challenges.

As an automation specialist, you will work on developing and improving playbooks that automate the investigation and containment actions of generated incidents, assisting detection and incident response teams.

There will also be the challenge of listing and implementing improvements that aim to increase the availability, performance, and scalability of the automation platform (SOAR).

• Proven experience in SOAR administration (XSOAR, Phantom, D3 Security, Microsoft, Shuffle, Elastic).
• Mastery of architecture and functionalities of market SOARs.
• Ability to create performant solutions that assist in automation and incident response.
• Experience with developing scripts and integrations related to the SOAR platform.
• Good knowledge of Python, Shell, and PowerShell.
• Solid knowledge of Linux.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret large volumes of data and identify patterns.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience in preparing reports and presenting solutions to stakeholders and management.
• Proactively stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity trends.
• Willingness to learn new tools.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Certifications:

• SOAR-related certifications are preferred, such as XSOAR, Phantom, Microsoft, and D3 Security.
• Certification provides assurance of vendor-neutral evaluation.

Academic Qualifications:

• Completed higher education in Information Security, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Language:

• Advanced English proficiency.

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