Security Automation Engineer

AMERICAN AIRLINES
Dallas, TX, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$101,000.0 - $194,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) Unix Linux DevOps Intrusion Detection Systems Python (Programming Language) Network Troubleshooting Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR Platform Security Orchestration, Automation & Response

Job description

The Security Automation Engineer will work with customer(s) supporting our mission to help them quickly and completely adopt our Security Operating Platform, leaving them more secure. Develop and maintain expertise level skillsets on our products and solutions deployed within the customer’s environment. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow all Secur-Serv requirements, policies, procedures, and management directions
  • Assist customers with their Incident Response efforts leveraging Cortex XSOAR for Security Orchestration Automation and Response
  • Learn & understand the customer’s business requirements and the threat landscape that is most applicable to their industry’s vertical sector
  • Lead Cortex XSOAR technical implementation/operations in a customer environment
  • Interact with Security and IT technologies relating to customer environment
  • Create documentation for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR playbooks
  • Refine and translate complex requirements and execute best practice solutions
  • Communicate effectively in crisis situations with all levels of an organization from Engineering/Operations to CIO/CISO audiences
  • Lead a team
  • Other tasks and duties as needed to support the customer and/or business relating to Cortex XSOAR

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience managing complex security solutions in large environments
  • Experience in Python and/or JavaScript
  • Proven ability understanding of Linux or Unix, network troubleshooting analysis and current security threats
  • Experience in cybersecurity incident response
  • Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end security solutions
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, protocols and applications
  • Experience with IDS/IPS, SEIM, Endpoint solutions and technologies
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • GCIA, CISSP, and/or DevOps certification

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Sit Frequently at a desk
  • Frequent fine hand and finger movements (keyboard, writing, mouse movement)
  • Continual close visual acuity for reading
  • Hearing and Speaking for communication within and outside of company.
  • May be required to lift/push/pull up to 10 pounds for set up/movement of office equipment,

  • Mental Requirements - must be able to consistently:

  • Learn new tasks,
  • Remember Processes,
  • Maintain focus,
  • Complete tasks independently
  • Make timely decisions in the context of a workflow,
  • Ability to communicate effectively,
  • Able to adhere to process protocol in a timely manner

About the company

Secur-Serv is a leading managed services provider of IT, print, and hardware services, with a security focus at the core of every service. Secur-Serv provides nationwide, on-site service to businesses of every size, focusing on the financial, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare industries. Why Secur-Serv? Join Secur-Serv because we are committed to professional and personal growth, working with employees to develop a defined career path and helping them achieve their career goals with internal and external training. We empower our employees to innovate and be a part of solutions that improve processes, systems, and transformation. We recognize and provide an environment where each and every employee can make an impact..

  • Explore new training opportunities through our LinkedIn Learning platform and partners to develop your skills and career.
  • Free wellness and mental health resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available which is all employees for help with life’s stresses and up to three visits with a professional., © 2026 Careerjet All rights reserved

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