Automation Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Agile Defense
Location: Ashburn, VA 20147
Description:
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Requisition #: 579
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Clearance Level: Background Check
SUMMARY
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to the DHS's networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to DHS's information systems. The SOC is responsible for the overall security of the clients Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Author, test, and maintain automation scripts/workflows within SOAR platform
Design, implement, and maintain efficient and reusable Python code
Review, debug, and resolve technical issues throughout all stages of SDLC
Integrate SOAR platform with other security tools and APIs to execute automated workflows
Coordinate with System Administrators, Engineers, and ISSOs to provision service accounts and/or grant required permissions
Assist with process development and process improvement for Security Operations to include creation/modification of SOPs, Playbooks, and Work instructions
Measure effectiveness of process improvement and automation efforts via metrics and KPIs
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 3 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on cyber security or Masters with 1 years of prior relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
Must be a US citizen, no clearance required and in addition, must have a current or be able to favorably pass a (BI) Background Investigation to join this program
Have expert proficiency with Python
Working knowledge of SOAP/REST APIs, JSON, HTML/CSS, Javascript, XML
Experience with SOAR platforms such as Swimlane, Phantom, Demisto, etc
Experience as a SOC Analyst and/or Incident Responder
Authored SOC SOPs, playbooks, work instructions and/or other process documents
Familiarity with Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) and/or Elastic Domain Specific Language (DSL)
General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and Web Proxies
Preferred Skills
Should have 2 years of experience serving as a SOC Analyst or Incident Responder
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
Monday - Friday, regular business hours
Hybrid position
Strength Demands
Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.
Requisition #: 579
Job Title: Automation Engineer
Location: 22001 Loudoun County Pkwy Ashburn, Virginia 20147
Clearance Level: Background Check
SUMMARY
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to the DHS's networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to DHS's information systems. The SOC is responsible for the overall security of the clients Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Author, test, and maintain automation scripts/workflows within SOAR platform
Design, implement, and maintain efficient and reusable Python code
Review, debug, and resolve technical issues throughout all stages of SDLC
Integrate SOAR platform with other security tools and APIs to execute automated workflows
Coordinate with System Administrators, Engineers, and ISSOs to provision service accounts and/or grant required permissions
Assist with process development and process improvement for Security Operations to include creation/modification of SOPs, Playbooks, and Work instructions
Measure effectiveness of process improvement and automation efforts via metrics and KPIs
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 3 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on cyber security or Masters with 1 years of prior relevant experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
Must be a US citizen, no clearance required and in addition, must have a current or be able to favorably pass a (BI) Background Investigation to join this program
Have expert proficiency with Python
Working knowledge of SOAP/REST APIs, JSON, HTML/CSS, Javascript, XML
Experience with SOAR platforms such as Swimlane, Phantom, Demisto, etc
Experience as a SOC Analyst and/or Incident Responder
Authored SOC SOPs, playbooks, work instructions and/or other process documents
Familiarity with Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL) and/or Elastic Domain Specific Language (DSL)
General networking knowledge to include operation of routers, firewalls, DNS, DHCP, subnetting, VPN and Web Proxies
Preferred Skills
Should have 2 years of experience serving as a SOC Analyst or Incident Responder
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
Monday - Friday, regular business hours
Hybrid position
Strength Demands
Sedentary - 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles. Some occasional walking or standing may be required. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities