Palo Alto XSOAR Automation Infrastructure Engineer

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What You’ll Be Doing

As a member of CIBC’s Security Engineering team, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving automation across our security infrastructure and processes. We’re looking for an action-oriented, collaborative, and innovative engineer who will design, build, and deploy critical information security automation solutions using Palo Alto XSOAR. This is a key opportunity to shape CIBC’s security automation landscape and strengthen our overall security posture.

At CIBC, we enable a work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. Details on your work arrangement (proportion of on-site and remote work) will be discussed during your interview.

How You’ll Succeed

• Technical Design & Delivery – Design, build, and deploy automation workflows and integrations leveraging Palo Alto XSOAR (or with similar tools like ansible and/or python) for Prisma SASE, Azure, and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), contributing to seamless security operations. Drive end-to-end automation initiatives by developing and implementing high-impact use cases to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our security engineering teams. 
• Integration Expertise – Leverage knowledge of Splunk and ServiceNow to integrate data, alerts, and insights into SOAR, enabling real-time automated response and ticketing capabilities.
• Innovation & Execution – Lead proof-of-concept and proof-of-technology exercises to evaluate new security automation offerings and determine fit within our environment. Take full ownership from concept to deployment. Monitor effectiveness of deployed automation use cases, proactively gather feedback, and refine playbooks to meet evolving security needs.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Partner with security engineering, operations, and enterprise teams to identify automation opportunities, gather requirements, and deliver scalable, future-ready solutions.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing – Clearly document technical workflows, playbooks, and automation logic. Share best practices and contribute to the team’s collective knowledge base. Stay at the forefront of emerging trends, technologies, and tools in security automation and Palo Alto Networks ecosystems.

Who You Are

• You can demonstrate 8+ years of experience.  in Security Automation. You have a strong passion for leveraging automation to optimize and scale security processes across complex enterprise environments. You bring hands-on expertise in Palo Alto XSOAR (or similar SOAR tools), Prisma SASE, Azure, networking fundamentals, and Next-Generation Firewalls. You’ve built custom SOAR playbooks that query Splunk, retrieve logs, and create/manage tickets in ServiceNow, enabling streamlined incident response. You’re energized by technical challenges and excel at designing creative, scalable, and practical solutions for real-world security needs.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to bring a shared vision to life.
• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others. You’re a continuous learner, staying current with segmentation best practices, threat vectors, and enterprise security trends.
• You act like an owner. You thrive when you're empowered to take initiative, go above and beyond, and deliver results.
• You're passionate about people. You find meaning in relationships, and surround yourself with a diverse network of partners. You build trust through respect and authenticity.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

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What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact Mailbox.careers-carrieres@cibc.com

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency, MS Office). Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 32nd Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Ansible (Software), Ansible (Software), API Integration, Cloud DevOps, Cloud Operations, Cloud Security, Compliance SOX, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), DevOps, Endpoint Security, Group Problem Solving, Information Security, ITIL Methodologies, IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Management, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), PCI DSS Compliance, Pipeline Development, Problem Solving, Project Planning, Risk Management, Scripting, Security Engineering {+ 4 more}