Security Automation Engineer
Security Automation Engineer
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Job Description:
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) empowers global companies to operate their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT optimizing data architectures and ensuring security and scalability across public private and hybrid clouds. Many of the worlds largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deliver exceptional service across the Enterprise Technology Stack driving performance competitiveness and customer experience. Discover more about our commitment to excellence for customers and colleagues at .
At DXC we harness the power of technology to deliver essential IT services that help our clients modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT infrastructure. Our services span the Enterprise Technology Stack and include business process outsourcing insurance analytics and engineering applications security cloud IT outsourcing and modern workplace solutions
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is ideal for a candidate with hands-on experience in SOAR (Security Orchestration Automation and Response) platforms a strong background in SOC operations and a passion for integrating AI-driven solutions into cybersecurity workflows.
You will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining automation playbooks integrating threat intelligence and enhancing incident response capabilities through scripting and AI technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design develop and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate incident response and threat detection workflows.
- Collaborate with SOC analysts to identify use cases for automation and improve operational efficiency.
- Integrate AI and machine learning models into SOC operations to enhance threat detection triage and response.
- Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools using Python or similar programming languages.
- Work closely with threat intelligence incident response and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of automation tools.
- Continuously evaluate and improve existing automation processes and playbooks.
- Document playbooks workflows and integration processes for knowledge sharing and compliance.
- Stay current with emerging threats technologies and best practices in security automation and AI.
Required Qualifications:
- 7 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
- Proven experience with SOAR platforms (e.g. Palo Alto XSOAR Splunk SOAR IBM Resilient etc.).
- Strong programming skills in Python (or similar languages such as PowerShell JavaScript).
- Experience developing and deploying automation playbooks and custom use cases.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms threat intelligence feeds and incident response processes.
- Experience integrating AI/ML models into security workflows is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles threat landscapes and attack vectors.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certifications such as GCIA GCIH GCFA CEH or similar.
- Experience with REST APIs JSON and scripting for system integrations.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS Azure GCP) and DevSecOps practices.
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat hunting methodologies.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid options)
- Opportunities for professional development and certification
- A collaborative and innovative team culture
DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.
In addition DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment please e-mail AODA Canada Requests.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
