SOC Automation Engineer

Bitdefender S.R.L.

63d

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Automation Engineer to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) Automation Engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security automation projects while contributing to the development and maintenance of our Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (2+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering).
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Kubernetes.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts; exposure to tools like Terraform is a plus.
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Kubernetes.
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus or Grafana.
• Understanding of security operations and incident response processes.
• Experience with SOC2 compliance and security best practices.
• Knowledge of MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with AI/ML tools and integrating LLMs into operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Automation Development: Build and maintain automation scripts and workflows using Python within our SOAR platform to streamline security operations.
• Infrastructure Management: Deploy and manage infrastructure components across multiple AWS environments, including development, QA, and production accounts.
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor automation processes and troubleshoot issues, ensuring timely resolution to maintain operational efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, implement solutions, and support ongoing projects.
• Security and Compliance: Collaborate with the InfoSec team to address security vulnerabilities, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with SOC2 change management processes.
• Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in automation, cloud services, and cybersecurity to enhance skill sets and contribute to team innovation.
• On-Call Support: Participate in a rotational on-call schedule to address high-priority incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees