Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a media and entertainment company that develops produces and markets entertainment news and information. It owns and operates a portfolio of news and entertainment television networks a motion picture company television production operations a television stations group theme parks and a suite of Internetbased businesses.
Position: Security and Automation & Detection Engineer
Location: New York NY 10112
Duration: 3 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Remote
Shift: (MonFri) (8.00 AM5.00 PM)
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
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As an Automation and Detection Engineer you will play a critical role in enhancing our organizations security posture by automating security processes and developing advanced threat detection capabilities.
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You will combine technical expertise in scripting automation and security analysis to streamline operations improve efficiency and proactively identify and mitigate cyber threats.
Automation:
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Design develop and implement automated solutions for various security tasks including threat detection incident response and vulnerability management.
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Utilize scripting languages (Python PowerShell etc.) and automation tools (Ansible Jenkins etc.) to create efficient and scalable automation workflows.
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Integrate automation solutions with existing security tools and platforms.
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Collaborate with security stakeholders to gather requirements and identify opportunities for automation.
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Analyze requirements and translate them into technical specifications for automation solutions.
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Prioritize automation projects based on business impact and security risk.
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Monitor the performance and availability of automation platforms and tools.
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Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure platform uptime and reliability.
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Optimize automation workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
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Develop and maintain integrations with various APIs to automate data collection analysis and response.
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Ensure API integrations are secure reliable and compliant with security best practices.
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Thoroughly test automation scripts and workflows to identify and fix errors.
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Develop test cases to ensure the accuracy and reliability of automation solutions.
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Conduct performance testing to optimize automation processes.
Detection Engineering:
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Develop test and deploy highfidelity detection rules and signature
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Tune and optimize detection rules to reduce false positives and negatives
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Conduct regular reviews of detection coverage and identify gaps
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Perform threat hunting and incident response activities
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Create and refine alerts to prioritize critical security events
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Develop automated response actions to mitigate threats efficiently
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Collaborate with security operations teams to improve incident response times
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Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of detection capabilities
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Generate regular reports on threat trends and security posture
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Contribute to the development and maintenance of security standards and best practices
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Participate in security reviews and audits
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Stay uptodate on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities
Qualifications:
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Must have experience with XSOAR and Splunk.
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Strong understanding of security principles threat intelligence and attack methodologies
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Proficiency in scripting languages (Python PowerShell etc.) and automation tools.
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Experience with API integration and RESTful APIs
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Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS Azure GCP)
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Strong problemsolving and analytical skills
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) systems and security orchestration automation and response (SOAR) platforms
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Knowledge of cloud security and cloudnative technologies
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.