SOAR Engineer/Developer Senior (Hybrid or Remote Work Schedule)

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 126,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing housing finance while playing a crucial role in Cyber Security. In this dynamic position, you will support Cyber Operations by developing and maintaining automated workflows in a SOAR platform. Your expertise will help streamline security processes, making them more efficient and scalable. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with various teams, ensuring the SOAR platform integrates seamlessly with security tools. If you are passionate about Cyber Security and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, preferably in CSOC functions.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies and network security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the SOAR platform for effective security automation.
• Collaborate with teams to design and automate security workflows.

Skills

Cyber Security

Automation

Scripting (Python)

API Integration

Security Operations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security

Tools

SOAR platforms (Swimlane, Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR)

SIEM

IDS

EDR

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

Position Overview:

This role will support Cyber Operations teams by building and maintaining automated playbooks and workflows in a SOAR platform. You will work with process owners to identify opportunities for automation and to develop, test, and implement those solutions.

Our Impact:

Through automation and other SOAR functions like case management we provide a set of tools that allows our partner teams to function effectively and efficiently in a way that is scalable and repeatable.

Your Impact:

• Administer and maintain the SOAR platform, ensuring it is functioning correctly, and all security automation workflows are up to date and effective.

• Collaborate with CSOC, CSIRT, CTI, DLP and Insider Threat teams to identify, design, and automate security workflows.

• Develop custom integrations between the SOAR platform and various security tools such as SIEM, IDS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, etc.

• Work with other IT teams to ensure the SOAR platform is integrated with other IT systems.

• Document work performed and transfer knowledge to other team members.

• Participate in security incident response activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or a related field/experience.

• 5+ years’ experience in a Cyber Security or Information Security capacity preferably supporting CSOC functions with exposure or experience with SOAR.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python.

• Experience with working with top SOAR platforms (Swimlane, Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, etc.) a plus.

• Experience using, developing, or integrating with APIs (REST, SOAP).

• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS, EDR, vulnerability scanners, etc.

• Knowledge of network protocols and network security concepts.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Well-rounded skillset and thrive in a dynamic environment.

• A passion for Cyber Security.

• Strong understanding of security operations, system integration.

• Ability to collaborate well across a variety of capabilities.

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $126,000 - $190,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.