Security Automation (SOAR) Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Security Automation (SOAR) Engineer (Cybersecurity/AI): Building, optimizing, and scaling automated incident response workflows with an accent on SOAR playbook automation and API integrations. Focus on translating manual triage into automated actions using Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frontier LLMs to reduce response times.

Location: On-site in Reston, VA

Company

hirify.global is a leader in providing advanced software and systems engineering solutions for the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end incident response playbooks within the SOAR platform.
• Develop custom automation logic using a combination of low-code tools and pro-code scripting.
• Integrate disparate security tools via REST APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architecture.
• Collaborate with the SOC team to translate manual triage procedures into reliable automated actions.
• Leverage frontier LLMs (ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, Codex) to enhance automation intelligence and code generation.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience in the specific functional area.
• Active certifications for both IAT Level II (e.g., CompTIA Security+) and CSSP Infrastructure Support (e.g., CompTIA Cloud+).
• Proven experience building security orchestration and automated response (SOAR) workflows.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following: Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Deep hands-on experience with REST API integration and event-driven systems.

Nice to have

• Extensive experience specifically with SOAR Playbook Automation.
• Proficiency in multiple scripting and development languages.
• Deep understanding of incident response playbook design patterns.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting.
• Generous paid leave and holiday package.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Life and AD&D Insurance.