SOAR Engineer

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a SOAE Engineer to design and implement SOAR solutions aimed at automating and enhancing security operations. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of cybersecurity experience and hands-on knowledge of SOAR platforms, alongside proficiency in scripting languages like Python and PowerShell. Benefits include a tax-free salary and family military insurance.

Benefits

Taxfree Salary

Family Military Insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity focused on incident response and automation.
• Hands-on experience with any SOAR platform.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong understanding of security operations and incident response processes.

Responsibilities

• Deploy SOAR solutions to enhance security operations workflows.
• Create and maintain scripts for automating routine tasks.
• Design detailed SOAR workflows and playbooks.
• Integrate security tools with the SOAR platform.
• Collaborate with the SOC team to identify automation opportunities.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to SOAR platforms.
• Review and update SOAR playbooks.
• Provide training and support to SOC analysts.

Skills

Incident response

Automation

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

SOAR platform

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Key Responsibilities: SOAE Engineer

• Design and Implement SOAR Solutions: Deploy SOAR solutions to automate and enhance security operations workflows focusing on increasing efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and Maintain Scripts: Create, refine and maintain custom scripts to automate routine tasks and enhance incident response capabilities, ensuring scripts are optimized for performance and reliability.
• Design and Optimize Workflows: Develop and design detailed SOAR workflows and playbooks to streamline security processes, adapting them to address evolving security threats and operational needs.
• Integrate Security Tools: Seamlessly integrate various security tools and systems such as SIEM, EDR and firewalls with the SOAR platform to ensure effective data flow and interoperability.
• Collaborate with SOC Team: Work closely with the SOC team to identify automation opportunities and design workflows that enhance response capabilities and address security challenges.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Diagnose and resolve issues related to SOAR platform integrations and automation scripts to ensure smooth and uninterrupted operation.
• Review and Update Playbooks: Regularly review and update SOAR playbooks and workflows to ensure they align with the latest threat landscapes and organizational requirements.
• Provide Training and Support: Offer training and support to SOC analysts on SOAR platform features with a focus on scripting and workflow design to ensure effective utilization and adoption.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response and automation.
• Hands‑on experience with any SOAR platform.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell or Bash.
• Strong understanding of security operations, threat intelligence and incident response processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Taxfree Salary
• Family Military Insurance
• Bonus