Job ID: JOB_ID_140
Role Overview
The Senior SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) Developer is a critical technical leadership role responsible for architecting and implementing automated security workflows. In the 2026 cybersecurity landscape, the ability to respond to threats at machine speed is paramount. This position requires a seasoned professional with over 12 years of IT experience to lead the automation efforts within a sophisticated Security Operations Center (SOC). The successful candidate will bridge the gap between security operations and software engineering, ensuring that incident response playbooks are translated into efficient, scalable, and resilient automated processes. This is an on-site position located in Allen, TX, requiring daily collaboration with the local security and infrastructure teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain complex automation playbooks using Google Chronicle SOAR and other industry-leading platforms.
- Develop custom integrations and connectors using Python and REST APIs to link disparate security tools such as SIEM, EDR, and Threat Intelligence platforms.
- Collaborate with Incident Response (IR) analysts to identify manual, repetitive tasks and transform them into automated workflows to reduce Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
- Optimize the SOAR platform architecture to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability across the enterprise.
- Lead the integration of security automation with IT service management tools like ServiceNow and Jira for seamless case management.
- Conduct rigorous testing and validation of automated playbooks to ensure they perform correctly under various threat scenarios.
- Provide expert-level Python scripting support for the broader security team, including the development of utility scripts for data parsing and threat hunting.
- Document all automation logic, architectural diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance and facilitate knowledge transfer.
- Stay abreast of emerging threats and automation technologies to continuously improve the organization’s defensive posture.
Technical Requirements
- A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in Information Technology, with at least 5 years focused on software development.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience specifically in SOAR development and security orchestration.
- Expert-level proficiency in Python programming, including experience with asynchronous requests and complex data structures.
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design and consumption, JSON, and XML.
- Extensive experience with Google Chronicle SOAR is highly preferred; experience with Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, or IBM SOAR is a significant plus.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains, including incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and containerization technologies.
- Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines for automation deployment.
Soft Skills and Environment
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex security processes into logical steps.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical automation concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where rapid response is critical.
- A collaborative mindset, working closely with cross-functional teams in a physical office setting in Allen, TX.
Special Requirements
On-site requirement in Allen, TX. Google Chronicle SOAR experience highly preferred. 12+ years total experience required.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $175,000 – $225,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Allen, TX
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Nvoids
Email: reemakumari.staffing@gmail.com
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