Automation & Detection Engineer

Our client, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, is looking to hire a Automation & Detection Engineer to join their team remotely in New York, NY! *** This begins as a 3-month contract with any opportunity to extendconvert ***ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and implement automated solutions for various security tasks, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Utilize scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) and automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins, etc.) to create efficient and scalable automation workflows. Integrate automation solutions with existing security tools and platforms. Collaborate with security stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for automation. Analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications for automation solutions. Prioritize automation projects based on business impact and security risk. Monitor the performance and availability of automation platforms and tools. Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure platform uptime and reliability. Optimize automation workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Develop and maintain integrations with various APIs to automate data collection, analysis, and response. Ensure API integrations are secure, reliable, and compliant with security best practices. Thoroughly test automation scripts and workflows to identify and fix errors. Develop test cases to ensure the accuracy and reliability of automation solutions. Conduct performance testing to optimize automation processes. Detection Engineering: Develop, test, and deploy high-fidelity detection rules and signatures Tune and optimize detection rules to reduce false positives and negatives Conduct regular reviews of detection coverage and identify gapsRequirementsMust have experience with XSOAR and Splunk. Strong understanding of security principles, threat intelligence, and attack methodologies Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) and automation tools. Experience with API integration and RESTful APIs Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms Knowledge of cloud security and cloud-native technologiesYou will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsLife Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including matchPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Created: 2024-11-06