Job Responsibilities:
Cyber Security SOAR Specialist having experience with the following:
- Utilize strong scripting skills in Python to automate security tasks and processes.
- Design and execute API requests using Python to integrate various security tools and platforms
- scripting experience in (PowerShell, Bash).
- Apply knowledge of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) concepts to enhance security operations
- Work with SOAR platforms such as Cortex XSOAR and IBM Resilient to streamline incident response and management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate security threats
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Provide technical guidance and support for security-related projects and initiatives
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices
- Participate in incident response activities and contribute to post-incident analysis and reporting
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of security processes, configurations, and integrations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and protocols
- secure a system or device so it can't be tampered with.
- use a range of forensic tools and software to extract and analyze data.
- deal with highly sensitive or confidential data or images, depending on the type of case youre investigating.
- recover damaged, deleted or access hidden, protected or encrypted files.
- collect information and evidence in a legally admissible way.
- write technical reports based on your findings and, if required, give evidence in court as an expert witness.
- SOAR experience including playbook design and integrations.
- Strength in designing custom playbooks and the experience to act as a consultant for clients when designing the workflows.
- Understand customer requirements for SOC service and able to position the offering.
- Prepare proposals and respond to RFP for SOAR & SOC services.
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and result oriented.
- Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.
- Able to exhibit ability to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and feeling of others.
- Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.
- Strong application and infrastructure knowledge; e.g. Tomcat, PostgreSQL, SAML, IMAP, LDAP, Active Directory, SSO.
- Development Environment knowledge in Linux, bash shell programming, git, Gradle, virtual machines, Docker and Podman.
- Working knowledge of Networking concepts (firewalls, DNS, IP addressing, SSL/TLS and certificates).
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Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems or Business Administration.
- Excellent written, verbal communication skills, ability to effectively coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, strong analytical and negotiating skills & excellent organization and interpersonal skills required
- Proficiency in Python programming language
- Strong knowledge of API requests and integrations using Python
- Familiarity with SOAR concepts and platforms, specifically Cortex XSOAR and IBM Resilient
- Experience in automating security workflows and processes
- Knowledgeable in Windows Domain, network and multi-tier application architectures
- Security software countermeasures
- Persuasive with details and facts
- Ability to work both independently as well as part of a geographically dispersed integrated team
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, frequently changing, and sometimes ambiguous environment
- Knowledge of how to use network management tools and packet captures to resolve operational issues
- Familiarity with industry standard network management tools and common application traffic flow patterns in multi-tiered applications
- Expert knowledge in the following technologies:
- Microsoft Active Directory Services
- TCP/IP Based Networking Principles
- Microsoft / Linux Operating Systems
- Firewalls and Perimeter Security
- Proxies and Load Balancers
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
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