Security Developer / Automation Engineer

Job Details

Searching for a Security Developer / Automation Engineer to support its Information Security team. This role focuses on building, optimizing, and automating security operations within a modern security platform. The position combines cybersecurity expertise and software development skills to automate manual processes, improve threat detection, and accelerate incident response.

Security Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and maintain security operations within a SIEM/SOAR platform
• Ensure reliable data ingestion, parsing, and overall system performance

Threat Detection & Alerting

• Develop and refine detection rules to identify security threats
• Improve alert accuracy and reduce false positives using advanced queries

Automation & Playbooks

• Build and maintain automated workflows (playbooks) for incident response

Integrations & Development

• Create integrations between the security platform and external tools (e.g., IT systems, threat intelligence sources)
• Develop APIs and connectors to enable seamless data flow

Scripting & Tools

• Write automation scripts and custom components using:
• Python
• YAML
• PowerShell
• Develop data parsers and custom actions to support workflows

Containerization

• Use Docker to build and deploy containerized services that support automation and integrations

Collaboration

• Work closely with security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence teams
• Continuously improve detection logic and automated responses

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security engineering, automation, or security-focused development
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM/XSOAR or similar tools)
• Strong programming skills in Python (especially for APIs and automation)
• Experience with YAML and scripting for configuration and workflows