Sr. SOAR Playbook Engineer at Accenture Federal Services | Cyber Hire Jobs

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We are:

Accenture Federal Services, bringing together commercial innovation with the latest technology to unleash the potential for our federal clients. Every day we bring bold thinking and diverse disciplines to solve problems in new ways. Ready to learn as much as you can We’ll give you numerous opportunities from informal training sessions to courses and certifications to keep your tech smarts sharp.

You are:

We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to design, develop, and implement Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbooks across our enterprise security platforms, with a focus on Splunk, Zscaler, Okta, and CrowdStrike Falcon. The ideal candidate will leverage AI capabilities to enhance automation workflows while optimizing our incident response processes.

The work:

Design and implement enterprise-level SOAR playbooks across multiple security platforms Integrate AI-driven solutions to build, operate, and maintain security automation
Reduce incident response times through intelligent workflow automation
Conduct proactive threat hunting using advanced analytics
Perform deep-dive investigations into sophisticated attacks
Research emerging threats and attack methodologies
Develop custom detection mechanisms and analytics
Lead vulnerability assessments and penetration testing initiatives
Enhance threat intelligence utilization throughout the organization
Mentor junior incident responders on IR processes and best practices
Create and optimize tools to reduce time-to-report for security incidents
Document workflows and process improvements.
Collaborate with internal teams to identify improvements

Here's what you need:

5+ years of experience in Incident Response and Security Engineering roles
Demonstrated experience building SOAR playbooks in enterprise environments
Expertise with at least one ore more of these tools: Splunk, Okta, Zscaler, and CrowdStrike Falcon security platforms
Experience building security solutions in at least one major cloud platform
Experience with AI/ML integration into security operations
Background in threat hunting and advanced threat detection

Preferred Qualifications:

Security certifications (CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, etc.)
Programming/scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
Experience with additional SIEM/SOAR platforms
Knowledge of threat intelligence platforms and integration methods
Experience in a SOC environment with enterprise-level incident handling
Proficiency in multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI)

Eligibility Requirements:

US Citizen