Lead Security Automation Engineer (SOAR) - REMOTE

Description

Binary Defense is seeking a Lead Security Automation Engineer to join our team.

This role is critical in helping the organization reach its Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) development roadmap goals supporting enabling our Security Operations team to efficiently protect a growing customer base in a 24x7x365 environment. The Lead Security Automation Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain an ever-evolving SOAR implementation providing an effective, high quality, and scalable technology solution for the Binary Defense SOC to support our customers. 

This Lead level position is designed for an individual is an expert in SOAR development with the skills to hire, mentor, and manage the day-to-day activities of a development team. If you are passionate about making a significant impact and leading key team for our business, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Effectively collaborate within and lead a technology delivery team to:
• Deliver world-class security solutions of the highest quality utilizing modern software engineering practices.
• Define, design, estimate, plan, & execute on business requirements in partnership with Product Management, internal stakeholders, & customers.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code.
• Develop and implement automations, dashboards, correlations and playbooks improving the quality of detection and response.
• Systematically troubleshoot production issues and deliver timely resolutions.
• Continuously improve self, team, and the larger organization, as well as the tools and processes for delivering and supporting technology to enable the Binary Defense SOC.

Requirements

• Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar degree. Equivalent real-world experience would be acceptable in lieu of degree.
• At least 7 years of hands-on system engineering experience on security platforms (SIEMs, EDRs, SOARs, etc.).
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and managing the day-to-day activities of a development team.
• Experience in Palo Alto XSOAR (Demisto), Google SecOps, D3 or other SOAR platforms. 
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and JavaScript.
• Passion for security automation and understanding of security incident response.
• Knowledge of security frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc.
• Experience and advocate for working in an environment with CI/CD, Test Automation, and Monitoring.
• Experience with GIT or other version control systems.
• Experience with incremental delivery of features as part of a Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience successfully working with distributed teams.
• Candidate must be able to obtain legal employment in the US. No visa sponsorship.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous learner – ability and motivation to quickly learn & deliver value with new technologies. 
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, Security+, etc.) are a plus

About Binary Defense

Binary Defense is a trusted leader in security operations, supporting companies of all sizes to proactively monitor, detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company offers a personalized Open XDR approach to Managed Detection and Response, advanced Threat Hunting, Digital Risk Protection, Phishing Response, and Incident Response services, helping customers mature their security program efficiently and effectively based on their unique risks and business needs.

With a world-class 24/7 SOC, deep domain expertise in cyber, and sophisticated technology, hundreds of companies across every industry have entrusted Binary Defense to protect their business. Binary Defense gives companies actionable insights within minutes not hours, the confidence in their program to be resilient to ever-changing threats, and the time back that matters most to their business.

Binary Defense is also the Trusted Cybersecurity Partner of the Cleveland Browns and partners with PGA TOUR players. For more information, visit our website, check out our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn.

Binary Defense offers competitive medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents, a 401k match which vests every payroll, a flexible and remote friendly work environment, as well as training opportunities to expand your skill set (to name a few!). If you’re interested in joining a growing team with great perks, we encourage you to apply!