SOC Engineer

About Us

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an all-electric future and a trillion-dollar market.

At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. These values guide how we show up every day, align, and work together to build a brighter future for all of us.

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Reports To

Staff, Security Operations

What You Will Be Doing

Design, build, and maintain security integrations, automate workflows, and develop security playbooks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Security Operations Center (SOC) at ChargePoint. This role focuses on improving the SOC’s operational capabilities through advanced automation, tool integration, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrations between security tools, platforms, and systems to streamline SOC operations.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows using Python, SOAR platforms, or other scripting tools.
• Create and optimize security playbooks to standardize incident response and threat mitigation processes.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts and other teams to identify automation opportunities and improve detection and response capabilities.
• Evaluate and integrate new security technologies and tools to enhance SOC monitoring and response.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to security tool integrations and automation workflows.
• Document processes, workflows, and playbooks to ensure clarity and consistency across the team.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to continuously improve SOC capabilities.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC engineering, security automation, or related role.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and integration purposes.
• Hands-on experience with SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk Phantom) and their implementation.
• Strong understanding of security tools such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with APIs and protocols for integrating security tools and systems.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts and tools (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience in developing and maintaining security playbooks and runbooks.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation for secure cloud deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of IoT devices and their security implications is a plus.

Certifications

• Candidates with the following relevant certifications will be preferred:
  • Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
  • Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer)
  • Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+)

Location
Bangalore/Gurgaon, India

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
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