Cyber - SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) Engineer - Senior - Consulting

EY is a globally connected professional services organization that helps clients build trust, create value, and address complex business challenges through assurance, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. The Senior SOAR Engineer will design, implement, and optimize security orchestration and automation solutions, develop security playbooks and integrations, support client SOAR deployments, and provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior on the Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) team, your key responsibilities would include designing, developing, and maintaining automated security workflows that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of security operations
• You will be responsible for implementing and optimizing SOAR platforms by integrating security tools, data sources, and operational processes across the cybersecurity ecosystem
• Your role will involve collaborating with Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, and Vulnerability Management teams to identify automation opportunities and translate operational requirements into scalable technical solutions
• You will design and develop playbooks that automate incident triage, enrichment, containment, remediation, and reporting activities while ensuring reliability, maintainability, and security of automation workflows
• You will leverage programming and scripting languages to develop custom integrations, APIs, connectors, and automation capabilities across cloud environments, security platforms, and enterprise applications
• This may include integrating SIEM, EDR, IAM, cloud security, threat intelligence, ticketing, and collaboration platforms to facilitate seamless orchestration across complex security architectures
• You will also contribute to the development of automation standards, reusable frameworks, and engineering best practices while assisting clients with SOAR platform deployments, upgrades, and operational enhancements
• Additionally, as a senior engineer, you will mentor junior team members, provide technical leadership on security automation initiatives, and contribute to the continued growth of the cybersecurity engineering practice
• In addition to these responsibilities, you will be expected to stay current on emerging cybersecurity threats, automation technologies, cloud-native security capabilities, and evolving SOAR solutions
• You will actively participate in professional development opportunities, industry forums, technical communities, and relevant training to maintain expertise in modern security operations and automation engineering

Requirements:

• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Exhibit strong software engineering and automation development capabilities
• Foster a collaborative learning environment and mentor junior team members
• Possess the ability to identify and communicate opportunities to improve security operations through automation and orchestration
• Demonstrate experience designing scalable and maintainable integrations across complex technology environments
• The ability to create and deliver high-quality work products, technical documentation, client reports, and presentations
• The ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment that is culturally diverse and geographically dispersed
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex integration and workflow issues
• The ability to balance security, operational efficiency, and engineering best practices when developing automation solutions
• A Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience in security automation, SOAR engineering, security operations, cybersecurity engineering, or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience implementing, administering, or developing solutions within enterprise SOAR platforms such as Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Microsoft Sentinel Automation, Splunk SOAR (Phantom), Google Security Operations (Chronicle SOAR), Tines, D3 Security, Swimlane, or similar technologies
• Strong software development and scripting experience using languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or other automation-focused programming languages
• Experience developing and consuming REST APIs, web services, SDKs, and custom integrations
• Knowledge of security operations processes including alert triage, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and case management workflows
• Experience integrating cybersecurity technologies such as SIEM, EDR/XDR, IAM, email security, network security, cloud security, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and ticketing platforms
• Understanding of infrastructure, networking, operating systems, and cloud environments including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation workflows in production environments
• Knowledge of secure development principles and software engineering best practices including version control, testing methodologies, and CI/CD concepts
• Relevant industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft SC-200, Splunk Core Certified Power User, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, GCIH, Cortex XSOAR Engineer, or similar certifications, or the ability to acquire certification after employment
• Experience architecting enterprise-scale SOAR implementations and security automation programs
• Experience developing custom integrations, reusable automation frameworks, and advanced workflow orchestration solutions
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep, or CloudFormation
• Experience working with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native automation technologies
• The ability to communicate effectively during technical workshops, architecture reviews, client interviews, and executive briefings
• Exemplary writing skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• The ability to translate operational requirements into automation strategies, technical designs, and implementation roadmaps
• The ability to break down complex engineering challenges into manageable components, estimate level-of-effort, and deliver solutions within tight timelines
• Proficiency with consulting engagement methodologies and approaches, understanding how to align technical solutions with client business objectives
• Familiarity with emerging security automation trends, AI-assisted security operations, and modern cybersecurity technologies