Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Everforth Apex is an IT services company serving clients globally. The company is seeking a Programmer to build and maintain automation, integrations, and tooling for Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto Networks security configuration management, and cloud security platforms. The role also supports security operations, SIEM and SOAR integrations, compliance monitoring, threat response, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and applications for security operations, configuration management, and policy enforcement across Microsoft Defender, Palo Alto SCM, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform)
- Integrate APIs from Microsoft Defender XDR, Palo Alto Panorama/SCM, and cloud-native security tools into internal systems and dashboards
- Build and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and normalizing logs into SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk
- Collaborate with cloud and security engineers to implement secure configurations, monitor compliance, and respond to threats in hybrid environments
- Automate remediation workflows and support SOAR integrations for incident response
- Monitor platform health, performance, and configuration drift across cloud and on-premise environments
- Document code, integration processes, and platform configurations for operational transparency and audit readiness
Skills
- **Education:** A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required
- **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Go is necessary
- Experience with Microsoft Defender APIs, Palo Alto Networks SCM/Panorama APIs, and cloud security APIs (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform) is required
- A solid understanding of cloud security principles, IAM, network segmentation, and compliance frameworks is needed
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Hugo, or GitHub, as well as experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms, is required
- * Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, PCNSE, AWS Certified Security - Specialty, or CISSP
- * Experience with hybrid cloud environments and multi-cloud security architectures
- * Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST frameworks
- * Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration
Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental insurance plans
- Vision insurance plans
- Life insurance plans
- Disability insurance plans
- Other supplemental insurance plans
- ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
- 401K program, with contributions typically available within 30 days of starting and a company match after 12 months of tenure
- HSA (Health Savings Account) on the HDHP plan
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
- On-demand training program
- Access to certification preparation and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure
- Certification discounts and other perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA
- Dedicated customer service team for Consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources
- Certified Career Coach
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