XSOAR Engineer (Secret clearance)

6 month remote contract

Valid Secret security clearance required

XSOAR Engineer (Implementation & Deployment)

Role Overview

Deploy, configure, and operationalize Palo Alto Cortex Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (XSOAR), implementing automation playbooks, integrations, and incident workflows to support the Security Operations Centre (SOC).

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Cortex XSOAR platform components
• Implement incident ingestion from Elastic SIEM into XSOAR
• Phishing response
• Suspicious login
• Malware alerts
• Elastic SIEM
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Firewalls and network tools
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems
• Ticketing platforms (ServiceNow, Jira)
• Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and tenant separation
• Configure incident types, fields, layouts, and workflows (SecIM)
• Perform testing and validation of playbooks and integrations
• Integration failures
• Playbook errors
• API connectivity issues
• Support platform monitoring, upgrades, and maintenance
• Assist with automation scripting (Python, APIs)
• Support deployment automation and configuration management
• Work closely with Architects and SOC teams to refine workflows

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR
• Experience building automation playbooks and integrations
• Strong knowledge of application programming interfaces (APIs)
• Scripting experience (Python preferred)
• Understanding of incident response workflows
• Experience with Linux systems and troubleshooting

Ideal Candidate Experience

• 3–7+ years in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Security Engineering
• 2–4+ years hands-on experience with Cortex XSOAR
• Experience implementing playbooks and automation in production SOC environments
• Experience integrating SIEM, EDR, identity, and ticketing tools
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (nice to have)
• Experience in large-scale or enterprise environments
• Exposure to regulated environments

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or [email protected] to make arrangements.

If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Ateko please email our Human Resources team at [email protected]

Ateko

Derek Weber - Senior Recruiter

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