Security Engineer - Automation

Thales; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales seeks a Security Engineer - Automation to join its Security Operations Centre team. The role focuses on managing and configuring automated security platforms to enhance security measures within client environments. Ideal candidates will possess proficiency in scripting and automation tools, ensuring high-level response to security incidents in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with SOAR platforms like FortiSOAR, Sentinel, or Google Chronicle.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Ability to maintain security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage the Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform.
• Collaborate and improve security monitoring and response.
• Respond to client automation and response requests.

Skills

Scripting languages

Automation scripts and tools

CI/CD tools

Security Orchestration platforms

SIEM knowledge

Linux server support

Job description

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Tesserent | Cyber Solutions by Thales is a full-service cybersecurity solutions provider. We partner with clients across Australia and New Zealand in the protection of their digital assets and partner with clients to provide a full suite of cybersecurity services.

Partnering with over 1,400 mid-sized to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure clients, our mission is to be the sovereign cybersecurity provider of choice for the protection of Australia and New Zealand’s digital assets and deliver comprehensive, tailored solutions to prevent, detect and mitigate potential cyber-attacks. We have deep expertise in security advisory (GRC) and consulting, technical assurance and testing, cloud services, 24x7 managed services and monitoring, incident response and forensics and converged/physical security.

As a Security Engineer - Automation, you will be a core part of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and configuring our Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform which will assist client environments to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents. As a Security Automation Engineer, you will assist various internal SOC teams with deploying and configuration of our SOAR platform into client environments, furthermore you will be required to develop custom workbooks to complete client internal requirements.

YOUR ROLE

Working from either our Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra or Brisbane offices, your role will include:

• Configuration and management of internal Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform
• Ensure that code repositories are well - organized, efficient and documented
• Implement and enforce coding standards and best practices to maintain code quality
• Manage triage, response, and escalations of client automation and response requests
• Assist with the maintenance of Tesserent SOC deployed technologies within client environments
• Work collaboratively with other members of the SOC team to continually improve our security monitoring and response capabilities
• Create, follow, and maintain internal SOC documentation
• Continually update skills and knowledge relative to the ever - changing threat landscape

YOUR EXPERIENCE

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Proficiency to develop and maintain automation scripts and tools
• Experience in CI/CD tools and practices.
• Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms (FortiSOAR , Sentinel , Google Chronicle desired)
• Knowledge of SIEM, EDR and other Security platforms
• Support and troubleshoot Linux servers,
• Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research emerging security risks, controls, best practices, and trends.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police checks

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As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. To learn more about clearances please visit – http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community . We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

Thales is a global high technology leader that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defence, transportation and security markets. The company investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology.

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