Security Automation (SOAR) Engineer
AnaVation•Reston, VA
About The Position
The Security Automation (SOAR) Engineer will build, optimize, and scale our automated incident response workflows. You will bridge security operations and software engineering, using modern low-code/pro-code tools and AI to cut response times and strengthen our threat posture.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area.
- Active certifications for both IAT Level II (e.g. CompTIA Security+) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Infrastructure Support (e.g. CompTIA Cloud+) by program onboarding date.
- The following individual certifications cover both certification requirements for this program: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CySA+; EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND); GlAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GICSP; (ISC)2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SCCP).
- Proven experience building security orchestration and automated response workflows.
- Strong grasp of both low-code interface design and pro-code logic handling.
- Deep hands-on experience with REST API integration, webhook management, and event-driven systems.
- Understanding of core security incidents, triage procedures, and playbook design patterns.
- Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript (at least one required)
- Query & Data: SQL and GraphQL.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AI coding tools and LLMs (ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Claude Code, Codex) is a strong plus.
- Extensive experience with SOAR Playbook Automation
- Multiple scripting and development languages
- Deep understanding of incident response playbook design
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain end-to-end incident response playbooks within our SOAR platform.
- Write custom automation logic using a mix of low-code tools and pro-code scripting.
- Connect disparate security tools via REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architecture.
- Partner with the SOC team to translate manual triage steps into reliable, automated actions.
- Leverage frontier LLMs (such as ChatGPT, Grok, Claude Code, or Codex) to enhance automation intelligence and code generation.
Benefits
- Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
- 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
- 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
- Competitive Pay
- Generous paid leave and holiday package
- Tuition and training reimbursement
- Life and AD&D Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
