IT - SYSTEMS APPLICATION ANALYST 3 (74-1)

Innova Solutions Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short/Long Disability

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions is actively hiring a Systems Application Analyst for a 12-month contract located in Newport News, VA. The role focuses on developing specifications, aligning with architecture standards, and refining data handling processes.

The candidate will specialize in Palo Alto XSOAR automation, Cortex XDR, and building xSOAR playbooks to automate security workflows and strengthen threat detection and response capabilities. Strong scripting skills and API integration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years in cybersecurity focusing on automation and orchestration.
• Experience with Palo Alto XSOAR administration and playbook development.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR for threat detection and response.
• Strong scripting/programming skills in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• Experience integrating XSOAR with APIs and third-party security tools (SIEM, ticketing, threat intel).
• Understanding of incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop computer systems specifications addressing business requirements and align with system architecture standards.
• Revise existing systems to improve data handling, conversion, I/O, and storage.
• Design, develop, and maintain xSOAR playbooks; automate security workflows.
• Administer the xSOAR environment to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

Skills

XSOAR automation

Python

PowerShell

JavaScript

Cortex XDR

APIs integration

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or cybersecurity

Tools

Palo Alto XSOAR

Palo Alto Cortex XDR

xSOAR playbooks

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Systems Application Analyst Position Type: Fulltime - Contract Location: Newport News, VA 23607 Duration: 12 Months

The ideal candidate will have:

• Develop computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards. Establishes and documents system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software systems compatibility and coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
• We are seeking a skilled Palo Alto XSOAR Automation Engineer to join our cybersecurity team.
• The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in scripting, programming, and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR and SOAR platforms.
• Candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining xSOAR playbooks, automating security workflows, and administering the xSOAR environment to enhance our threat detection and response capabilities.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on automation and orchestration.
• Proven experience with Palo Alto XSOAR administration and playbook development.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR for threat detection and response.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with integrating XSOAR with APIs and third-party security tools (e.g., SIEM, ticketing systems, threat intelligence platforms).
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.

Swati Bidlan [phone] [e-mail]

PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range: $50 - $52 hour. Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS:

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions:

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

Innova Solutions offers a referral bonus for qualified Ambassadors who refer eligible referrals. Submit referrals at https://innovasolutions.workllama.com/atsuser/anonreferafriend and earn $250-$1,000 per referral.

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Thank You! Team Innova Solutions