SOAR Engineer

Adecco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Engineer in Welwyn Garden City. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing security capabilities by developing automations and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates have strong experience with SOAR platforms, Python programming, and are familiar with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The position offers a 6-month contract with a mid-senior level seniority.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms and Threat Intelligence Platforms.
• Proficiency in Python with solid experience of REST APIs.
• Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security automations across SOAR platforms.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers to improve workflows.
• Maintain and improve existing playbooks and automations.

Skills

Cyber Security Tools

Programming Expertise in Python

Framework Knowledge (MITRE ATT&CK)

Operating Systems (Linux and Windows)

Public Cloud Experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Engineer

Duration: 6-month contract

Location: Welwyn Garden City – Hybrid (1 to 2 days on site)

About the role

As a SOAR Engineer, you will be at the forefront of enhancing security capabilities. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in detecting and preventing security threats while ensuring faster and more effective responses. You’ll collaborate across various teams, empowering your colleagues to focus on what they do best.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop security automations across SOAR platforms and various security tools.
• Collaborate with analysts and engineers to improve workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain and improve existing playbooks and automations for optimal platform performance.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends and techniques to continually refine our strategies.

What we’re looking for

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following technical skills and experience:

• Cyber Security Tools: Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms and Threat Intelligence Platforms.
• Programming Expertise: Proficiency in Python with solid experience of REST APIs to develop and interact with them effectively.
• Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework or equivalent, including knowledge of emerging threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Operating Systems: Experience and working knowledge of both Linux and Windows platforms.
• Public Cloud Experience: Familiarity with working in public cloud environments is a plus.

Inclusive recruitment

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting

Industry

• IT Services and IT Consulting