Cloud Security Engineer & Automation Specialist

WarCollar Industries, LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WarCollar Industries, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security / Cyber Development Engineer to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations within a CSOC. This role focuses on cloud security across AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud, and requires strong Python development and scripting abilities to strengthen enterprise defenses.

You will design and implement monitoring solutions, develop automation, craft incident response playbooks, tune Splunk detections, and mentor junior engineers while

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement enterprise-scale cloud security monitoring solutions.
• Develop Python-based scripts, tools, and automation to improve cybersecurity operations and response.
• Build and implement automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes.
• Develop, tune, and optimize Splunk detections for AWS and other cloud environments using Splunk Query Language.
• Collaborate with CSOC analysts and engineers to coordinate incident response and improve defensive capabilities.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Plan and execute cyber exercises and drills to strengthen operational readiness.
• Develop technical reference materials, training resources, and best practices for cloud security and incident response.
• Identify opportunities to improve cybersecurity processes, tooling, and automation.
• Stay current with emerging threats, cloud security technologies, cybersecurity trends, and relevant AI concepts supporting cloud and incident response.

Job description

WarCollar Industries, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Security / Cyber Development Engineer to support mission-critical cybersecurity operations within a CSOC. This role focuses on cloud security across AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud, and requires strong Python development and scripting abilities to strengthen enterprise defenses.

You will design and implement monitoring solutions, develop automation, craft incident response playbooks, tune Splunk detections, and mentor junior engineers while