SOAR Engineer

MSM Technology; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

MSM Technology is seeking a SOAR engineer with a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and security engineering. The role involves developing Threat Defense Solutions with automation and AI capabilities to drive client growth and maturity.

You will collaborate with internal teams to translate customer goals into secure, effective solutions, and will critically evaluate designs to close gaps while balancing security with business needs.

Qualifications

• SECRET Clearance required.
• HS Diploma or GED minimum.
• DOD 8570/8140 certified (IAT Level II).
• Experience supporting DoD or government agencies.
• Experience building security automation capabilities.
• Experience with playbook development on SOAR platforms.
• Experience with API integrations and custom apps.

Responsibilities

• Develop Threat Defense Solutions focusing on detection and automation.
• Collaborate with in-house teams to translate customer needs into secure solutions.
• Critically assess designs, identify gaps, and tailor solutions to balance security and business needs.

Skills

Python

Security automation

APIs integration

SOAR platforms

Threat detection

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Tines

Palo Alto XSOAR

Splunk Phantom

Swimlane

Job description

Description

We are seeking a SOAR engineer to display a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and security engineering.

• Responsible for key contributions in developing Threat Defense Solutions, focusing on detection, automation, and development of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, which enable the client to achieve measurable growth and maturity.
• Work with in-house teams to identify the right mix of tools, techniques, and procedures to translate customer needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions.
• Take a critical approach to solution design, identifying gaps, providing alternatives, and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and business needs.

Requirements

Required Skills

• SECRET Clearance
• HS Diploma or GED minimum
• DOD 8570/8140 certified (IAT Level II, e.g. CompTIA Security+)
• Experience supporting DoD or government agencies
• Experience building out security automation capabilities based on analyst requirements
• Experience with playbook development using Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) platforms such as Tines, Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, or Swimlane
• Experience with programming using Python
• Experience with integrating solutions via APIs and creating custom apps or integrations

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Linux administration
• Experience with containerization technology such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Podman
• Experience with log management platforms such as the Elastic Stack or Splunk
• Experience supporting Defensive Cyber Operations
• Experience with integrating with AI systems
• Experience with designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC)
• Experience with application containerization
• Experience with network automation in Python and Ansible
• Knowledge of AI gateway security and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

Salary Description

$95,000 - $105,000