EPITEC
Job Title: IT Security Analyst / Security Engineer (Cortex XSOAR Professional)
Location: Remote - Detroit, MI
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cortex XSOAR Professional to join our cybersecurity team. This fully remote role is ideal for a subject matter expert in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR platform, with a passion for leveraging automation to solve complex security challenges. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions that enhance incident response capabilities and streamline SOC workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Designed, developed, and deployed Cortex XSOAR playbooks, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Debugged and optimized playbooks using deep knowledge of XSOAR context data structures, incident layouts, and war rooms.
- Integrated XSOAR with various security tools and platforms using REST and other APIs; built custom integrations when needed.
- Automated SOC workflows including incident triage, enrichment, and remediation for use cases such as phishing, endpoint isolation, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
- Identified gaps in security operations and implemented modular automation solutions to address them.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and maintained robust documentation.
Top Required Skills
- Cortex XSOAR Expertise: Extensive experience with playbook development, incident layouts, and war room configurations.
- Scripting & Integration: Strong proficiency in Python and API integration (REST and others).
- SOC Workflow Automation: Hands-on experience automating incident response and remediation processes.
Preferred Skills
- Experience integrating SOAR platforms with tools such as Splunk , CrowdStrike , and Proofpoint .
- Familiarity with additional scripting languages beyond Python.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and SOC operations.
- Experience building custom dashboards and reports within XSOAR.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity , Computer Science , or a related field (preferred but not required).