Cybersecurity Automation Consultant

Entelligence; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Vacation, sick time and paid holidays

Matching 401(k) program

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support clients with their Cortex XSOAR platform. The role involves leading security automation implementations, translating complex requirements into best practices, and engaging with client teams to enhance their success. Proficiency in Python, security platforms, and excellent communication abilities are essential. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Expertise with security automation platforms and orchestration (SOAR) tools.
• Experience in Python and/or Javascript.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead security automation technical implementations in a customer environment.
• Translate complex business requirements into best practice solutions.
• Prepare capacity planning, deployment, business continuity and configuration guides.
• Train and enable customer teams to be successful with our products.

Skills

Expertise with security automation platforms and orchestration (SOAR)

Experience in Python and/or Javascript

Familiarity with IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint solutions

Deep understanding of security threats, internet protocols

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

GCIA, CISSP, CEH, and/or Security+ certifications

Job description

Entelligence is seeking a TS/SCI cleared Cyber Security Engineer to support Palo Alto Networks clients with their Cortex XSOAR platform. The successful candidate must be able to work in a cross-functional environment and interact with representatives from Entelligence, Palo Alto Networks, and the end-user. The Consultant will provide guidance and technical support to clients deploying our security integrations. You will act as the technical partner, providing strategic guidance around complex systems to secure a digital environment. Interacting directly with the client, partner closely with client personnel to guide and suggest integrations to better serve their success. Your thorough understanding of our product integrations contributes to the development of new principles and concepts – providing detailed analysis around what is working, what is not, and what could be better.

Responsibilities

• Lead security automation technical implementations in a customer environment
• Translate complex business requirements into best practice solutions
• Identify and document operational business processes for automated playbook development
• Prepare capacity planning, deployment, business continuity and configuration guides
• Ability to communicate effectively in various situations with all levels of an organization from Engineering/Operations to CIO/CISO audiences
• Present technical information to non-technical personnel
• Train and enable customer teams to be successful with our products
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs), understand critical success factors, and continuously measure performance
• Engage with the account team to allow them to clearly understand the customer business & technical requirements as you learn through active engagement with the client

Job Requirements

• Expertise with security automation platforms and orchestration (SOAR) tools
• Experience in Python and/or Javascript
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint solutions
• Experience managing complex automated security solutions in large environments
• Deep understanding of security threats, internet protocols and cybersecurity tools and applications
• Project leadership experience; ability to drive organizations and resources to complete required tasks in service of end goals
• Detailed experience in the installation, configuration, operation and documentation of security solutions to prevent cybersecurity threats
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) and documenting operational workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confirmed ability to communicate to senior leaders and technical peers
• Some understanding of Linux or Unix and network troubleshooting analysis
• Preferred experience in cybersecurity incident response
• Previous experience with STIGs, RMF, NIST publications and/or SCAP
• GCIA, CISSP, CEH, and/or Security+ certifications is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Vacation, sick time and paid holidays
• Matching 401(k) program

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