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# Security Automation and Response Engineer

- **Company:** TalentFish LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $110,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Query Languages, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Log Analysis, Network Architecture, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Computerised Systems, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Purple Team (Cyber Security), Api Management, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Golang
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ff1272e8-a933-4aac-b91b-420bbec7d1d1

## About the Role

* BS or BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education, training, or work experience.
 * 5+ years of security experience, or equivalent training and education.
 * Solid knowledge of computing systems, data network communications, and network architecture.
 * Hands-on experience with SOAR playbook development.
 * Required scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Go, etc.).
 * Experience in incident response and threat investigation.
 * Experience in threat detection and understanding of logging systems.
 * Security certifications (GIAC, CISSP) preferred.
 * Effective written and verbal communication skills.

## Description

* Develop, implement, and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate repetitive security tasks, including alert triage, threat investigation, and incident response, using tools like SOAR, Python, and API integrations.
 * Advance Security Operations capabilities through AI-driven initiatives, in collaboration with the Information Security Operations Manager.
 * Investigate malware, intrusions, unauthorized access, and data infiltration/exfiltration events.
 * Analyze logs, memory, disk images, and network captures to determine attack scope and impact.
 * Stay current on cyber threats and industry best practices to continuously enhance SOC capabilities.
 * Work with SIEM platforms and associated query languages (Yara-L, CQL, SPL, etc.).
 * Participate in Purple Team activities.
 * Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical security events.


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