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What We Do

The Security Engineer is responsible for providing security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solutions that enable the success of Security Operations Center (SOC) initiatives. The Security Engineer primarily interfaces with the SOC as well as other teams within Information Security. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining SOAR workflows to improve SOC efficiency and effectiveness. This includes creating playbooks, integrating security tools, automating repetitive tasks, and collaborating with SOC analysts and IT teams to optimize incident response. The Security Engineer also advises on the SOC's security automation architecture and strategic roadmap while developing metrics to measure program maturity and value. The overall goal is to build and optimize automation for security operations, enhance incident response processes, and grow threat management capabilities.

Responsibilities include supporting the Information Security Incident Response program initiatives, including protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording, or destruction. This role will be hybrid, working onsite three days a week in Santa Ana, CA.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and implement SOAR playbooks and workflows.
• Investigate, recommend, evaluate, deploy, and integrate security tools and systems with the SOAR platform to improve protection of corporate assets and infrastructure.
• Automate repetitive SOC processes to improve efficiency and response times.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts to understand operational requirements and tailor automation solutions.
• Monitor and maintain the SOAR platform for optimal performance and uptime.
• Develop test plans and conduct testing and validation of playbooks to ensure reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting for SOAR issues.
• Document playbooks, workflows, and integrations thoroughly for SOC reference.
• Stay updated on SOAR platform advancements, cybersecurity threats, and best practices.
• Monitor, report, and resolve security-related problems and discrepancies.
• Participate as a member of the Incident Response Team and in cybersecurity investigations.
• Perform duties outside normal hours as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 3 years of security experience in a SOC environment.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with SOAR technologies and SOC tools.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GIAC, or SOAR-specific credentials.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of SOAR platforms and security tool integrations.
• Strong understanding of incident response, security frameworks, scripting languages (Python, JavaScript), APIs, SIEM, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure and network security.
• Experience with security technology implementation, vendor management, and security strategy development.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,900 annually. This range is an estimate and actual pay will depend on various factors including experience, skills, and location.

Note: For candidates in unincorporated Los Angeles County, employment considerations include compliance with local laws and fair chance policies.

What We Offer

We embrace individuality and support diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our People First Culture celebrates what makes each of us unique. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k, PTO, sick leave, and other benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.

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