Security Automation (SOAR) Engineer

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Playbook Automation: Design, build, and maintain end-to-end incident response playbooks within our SOAR platform.

Requirements Summary

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CySA+; EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND); GlAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GICSP; (ISC)2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SCCP).

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Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

The Security Automation (SOAR) Engineer will build, optimize, and scale our automated incident response workflows. You will bridge security operations and software engineering, using modern low-code/pro-code tools and AI to cut response times and strengthen our threat posture.

Responsibilities

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→Query & Data: SQL and GraphQL.
→Scripting & Development: Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript (at least one required)

→Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph

→Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience related to specific functional area.

→Certifications: Active certifications for both IAT Level II (e.g. CompTIA Security+) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) Infrastructure Support (e.g. CompTIA Cloud+) by program onboarding date.

→The following individual certifications cover both certification requirements for this program: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CySA+; EC-Council Certified Network Defender (CND); GlAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional, GICSP; (ISC)2 System Security Certified Practitioner (SCCP).

→Hands-on experience and knowledge with the following:

→SOAR Playbook Automation: Proven experience building security orchestration and automated response workflows.

→Workflow Logic: Strong grasp of both low-code interface design and pro-code logic handling.

→API & Architectures: Deep hands-on experience with REST API integration, webhook management, and event-driven systems.

→Incident Response: Understanding of core security incidents, triage procedures, and playbook design patterns.

→Frontier LLMs: Familiarity with AI coding tools and LLMs (ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Claude Code, Codex) is a strong plus.

→Extensive experience with SOAR Playbook Automation
→Multiple scripting and development languages
→Deep understanding of incident response playbook design

Benefits

→ Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
→ 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
→ 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
→ 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
→ 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
→ Competitive Pay
→ Generous paid leave and holiday package
→ Tuition and training reimbursement
→ Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.