Remote Security Automation & Response Engineer

Gulf Coast Automation Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TalentFish is seeking an Information Security Engineer – Security Automation and Response for a fully remote Direct Hire role. You will develop SOAR playbooks, automate security tasks, and contribute to AI‑driven workflows to streamline incident response.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in security, hands-on SOAR experience, scripting in Python/PowerShell/Go, and strong incident response skills. The role offers a competitive $105–110k salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education/training/work experience.
• 5+ years of security experience or equivalent education.
• Solid knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture.
• Hands-on experience with SOAR playbook development.
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Go, etc.).
• Experience in incident response and threat investigation.
• Experience in threat detection and logging systems.
• Security certifications (GIAC, CISSP) preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate security tasks, including alert triage, threat investigation, and incident response, using tools like SOAR, Python, and API integrations.
• Advance Security Operations capabilities through AI‑driven initiatives, in collaboration with the Information Security Operations Manager.
• Investigate malware, intrusions, unauthorized access, and data infiltration/exfiltration events.
• Analyze logs, memory, disk images, and network captures to determine attack scope and impact.
• Stay current on cyber threats and industry best practices to continuously enhance SOC capabilities.
• Work with SIEM platforms and associated query languages (Yara-L, CQL, SPL, etc.).
• Participate in Purple Team activities.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and respond to critical security events.

Skills

SOAR playbook development

Python

PowerShell

Go

Incident response

Threat investigation

Communication skills

Education

BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering

Tools

SIEM platforms

Yara-L

CQL

SPL

Job description

TalentFish is seeking an Information Security Engineer – Security Automation and Response for a fully remote Direct Hire role. You will develop SOAR playbooks, automate security tasks, and contribute to AI‑driven workflows to streamline incident response.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in security, hands-on SOAR experience, scripting in Python/PowerShell/Go, and strong incident response skills. The role offers a competitive $105–110k salary and comprehensive benefits.