Sr. SOAR Engineer- Swimlane | Remote, USA

Optiv; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is looking for a highly skilled Sr. Swimlane Engineer to enhance client security operations by deploying and managing Swimlane Turbine deployments. Candidates should have extensive experience in automation, security frameworks, and programming languages. This remote role offers significant opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship within a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiatives

Work/life balance

Professional training resources

Volunteer opportunities

Remote work technology provision

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related work experience required.
• 4+ years of technical engineering experience with Swimlane.
• 1+ years of technical experience with Swimlane Turbine.
• Strong understanding of application programming/scripting languages.
• Experience with information security concepts and methods.

Responsibilities

• Take technical leadership on client projects.
• Assist with client onboarding and deployment of Swimlane solutions.
• Design and deploy SOAR solutions to automate operations tasks.
• Integrate Swimlane with various security tools.
• Provide mentorship to other technical staff.

Skills

Application programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Perl, PowerShell)

Information security knowledge (SIEM, endpoint protection, phishing products)

Cloud-based service architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Networking (TCP/IP, OSI model)

Technical writing experience

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the continental U.S.

As per client requirements, U.S. Citizenship, Green Card or Permanent Resident status is required.

The Sr. Swimlane Engineer works within Optiv Security’s 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. This individual will be responsible for following Optiv AFC processes & procedures, as well as managing and maintaining security systems across internal and client environments. The Sr. Engineer will work closely with Management, Solution Architects, and Principal Security Engineers from other internal teams and clients to complete high profile, critical services to existing AFC clients. They will serve as a primary point of contact for AFC customer systems, taking ownership of client configuration issues, and tracking through resolution.

As a Sr. Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our clients\' security posture by deploying and managing client Swimlane Turbine deployments. Your expertise will help automate security workflows, streamline response actions, and integrate various tools to improve overall security operations efficiency and effectiveness.

How you’ll make an impact

• Take technical leadership on client projects; oversee and guide work performed by other technical staff members.
• Assist with client onboarding, transition, and deployment of new and existing Swimlane deployments.
• Design, develop, and deploy SOAR solutions to automate security operations tasks and workflows.
• Integrate Swimlane SOAR platform with a wide range of security tools including SIEM, endpoint protection, threat intelligence platforms, and other cybersecurity solutions.
• Identify and explain how automation we are developing for our clients is returning their investment/adding value.
• Provide mentorship to other technical staff members.
• Provide technical assistance in scoping and other pre-sales activities.

What we’re hiring for

• As per client requirements, U.S. Citizenship, Green Card or Permanent Resident status is required.
• 6+ years of related work experience (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 4+ years of technical engineering experience with Swimlane and 1+ years of technical experience with Swimlane Turbine.
• Strong understanding and experience with application programming/scripting languages (Python, Java, Perl, PowerShell), as well as Regular Expressions.
• Information security knowledge in areas including SIEM (preferably Splunk), endpoint protection, email/phishing products, and case management/knowledge management systems such as Service NOW.
• Experience with multiple information security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures, and governance.
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, Linux), and security technologies (endpoint security, DLP, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Experience with cloud-based service architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues affecting clients related to privacy and data protection (e.g., PCI DSS, GLBA, GDPR).
• Understanding of various security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
• Strong written and presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences.
• Experience with enterprise architecture and cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a remote team environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction; self-starter.
• Technical writing experience such as solution documentation and root cause analysis reports.
• Possess high standard of integrity and confidentiality.

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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