SOAR Engineer

MSM Technology, LLC; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSM Technology, LLC seeks a SOAR engineer with a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and security engineering. You will contribute to Threat Defense Solutions with focus on detection, automation, and AI capabilities to help the client grow and mature.

You will work with in-house teams to translate customer needs into secure, effective solutions, and take a critical design approach to identify gaps and customize solutions balancing security with business goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold active SECRET clearance.
• HS Diploma or GED minimum requirement.
• DOD 8570/8140 certified (IAT Level II, e.g. CompTIA Security+).
• Experience supporting DoD or government agencies.
• Experience building security automation based on analyst needs.
• Experience with playbook development on SOAR platforms (e.g., Tines, Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, Swimlane).
• Experience programming in Python.
• Experience integrating solutions via APIs and creating custom apps.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security clearance

Python

SOAR platforms

APIs integration

DOD 8570/8140

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Elastic Stack

Ansible

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