IT - SYSTEMS APPLICATION ANALYST 3 (74-1)

Innova Solutions•Newport News, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring a Systems Application Analyst. This is a Fulltime – Contract position located in Newport News, VA 23607 with a duration of 12 Months. The ideal candidate will have experience developing computer systems specifications that address business requirements and fit with the company's system architecture standards. This includes establishing and documenting system parameters and formats, ensuring hardware and software systems compatibility, and coordinating or modifying system parameters based on existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities. The role also involves revising existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage. Additionally, the company is seeking a skilled Palo Alto XSOAR Automation Engineer to join their cybersecurity team. This candidate will have strong expertise in scripting, programming, and hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR and SOAR platforms. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining xSOAR playbooks, automating security workflows, and administering the xSOAR environment to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on automation and orchestration.
Proven experience with Palo Alto XSOAR administration and playbook development.
Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR for threat detection and response.
Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
Familiarity with integrating XSOAR with APIs and third-party security tools (e.g., SIEM, ticketing systems, threat intelligence platforms).
Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including incident response, threat hunting, and security operations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards.
Establishes and documents system parameters and formats.
Ensures hardware and software systems compatibility.
Coordinates and/or modifies system parameters in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.
Revises existing systems and procedures to correct deficiencies and maintain more effective data handling, conversion, input/output requirements, and storage.
Designing, developing, and maintaining xSOAR playbooks.
Automating security workflows.
Administering the xSOAR environment to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.