Managed Detection and Response Senior IP and Automation Engineer

At Optiv, we’re on a mission to help our clients make their businesses more secure. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies in a truly essential industry. Join us.
The Senior IP and Automation Engineer works closely with Managed Services operations to identify, develop and implement software based solutions. These efforts include but are not limited to task automation solutions, technology integration solutions, internal SOC tools, utilities and programs, analysis automation tools, implementation and life cycle management. Analyze, document and report on potential security incidents identified in customer environments

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Work with partners to maintain automation and orchestration of security threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits that could impact systems, networks, and assets worked by the Managed Services operations
• Build tools to assist with the automation of common analysts tasks such as threat intelligence lookups, malware analysis, reporting and sample analysis.
• Build tools to assist with the automation of large datasets and platform automation (SIEM etc.).
• Build tools to support MSS initiatives such as threat hunting, behavioral analytic and other advanced analysis
• Consult with internal teams to mitigate environment and tools risk and outages
• Perform knowledge transfers, documents, and train Managed Services operations team regarding automation and orchestration
• Provide ongoing recommendations to changes to improve operational performance to peers and Managed Services team
• Track, measure, and report process and procedure metrics
• Design, implement, and oversee the execution of quality controls that ensure rigid adherence to processes and procedures
• Maintain and develop SOP’s and KB’s

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-6 years of SOAR experience, any platform, preferably ServiceNow
• Experience working with Incident Ticketing Systems (i.e. ServiceNow, Remedy, RemedyForce, Heat, etc.).
• Python development, expert level
• Exposure to IR procedures
• Exposure to security tools/tech to understand the capabilities and potential interactions
• Demonstrated experience with multiple coding languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Demonstrated experience with command line and shell scripting.
• Demonstrated experience building dashboards with analytic platforms such as Elasticsearch (ELK stack) and Splunk.
• Demonstrated experience with REST, AJAX, SOAP, NIO Push, TLS/SSL/X.509 or other similar technologies.
• Extensive experience in data parsing and handling using managed frameworks
• Basic understanding of malware analysis, threat intelligence, sandboxing technologies (cuckoo), Anti-Virus, Anti-exploit tools, native code vulnerabilities and web application vulnerabilities
• Basic understanding of open source intelligence (OSINT), doxing and investigation procedures
• Basic understanding of common attack vectors and penetration techniques
• Ideally experience with reporting frameworks such as JSReport and Microsoft office automation platforms
• Basic experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, ElasticSearch, Devo administration

With Optiv you can expect:
• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Affinity groups including, Black Employee Network, Disabled Employee Network, Latino Employee Network, Optiv Pride (LGBTQIA+), Veterans Support Network, and Women's Network.• Work/life balance. We offer “Recharge” a flexible, time-off program that encourages eligible employees to take the time they need to recharge • Professional training resources, including tuition reimbursement• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities. • The ability and technology necessary to productively work remote/from home (where applicable)
If you are seeking a culture that supports growth, fosters success, and moves the industry forward, find your place at Optiv! As a market-leading provider of cyber security solutions, Optiv has the most comprehensive ecosystem of security products and partners to deliver unparalleled services. Our rich and successful history with our clients is based on trust, serving more than 12,000 clients of varying sizes and industries, including commercial, government, and education. We have the proven expertise to plan, build, and run successful security programs across Risk Management, Cyber Digital Transformation, Threat Management, Security Operations - Managed Services, and Identity and Data Management.
Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.