Sr. Consultant - Managed Security Services - Automation Engineering

• Leads and supports the SOAR and ML learning infrastructure and team
• Owns the automation process from requirements gathering and planning to design, testing, implementation, and maintenance
• Strong knowledge of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)
• Lead initiatives to proactively identify security automation and machine learning opportunities.
• Measures the efficiencies gained from the deployed automation
• Leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) as a force multiplier for security analysis
• Collaborate with the detection engineering/content development team to build end to end solutions to enrich data and use cases, to detect complex attacks.
• Provide quality checks on automations, to reduce errors and enforce continuous improvement.

• Recommend process enhancements and drive efficiency by leveraging automation, along with machine and deep learning.
• Performs ongoing analysis and system testing of new system releases, upgrades, and/or patches to supported technologies. Makes system upgrade recommendations
• Applies Trusted Advisor techniques to build up client trust and influence loyalty
• Smoothly handles tough clients, minimizing escalations
• Very confidently runs Great Meetings, differentiating services per MSS positioning
• Hosts and develops material for monthly service reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

• Provides mentorship and serves as a senior escalation point for complex technical related issues related to security automation, orchestration, machine and deep learning.
• Develops best practices, strategies, methodologies, documentation and templates suitable for use by other Consultants and Analysts
• Attends training sessions or shadowing activities, and obtains industry related certifications as determined by the Manager
• Role Model for Positive Behaviours
• Solutions presented to improve the business

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or 3-year diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a Technology related field
• Proven expertise in programming languages such as Python, Bash and or PowerShell
• Proven expertise supporting and or leading Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR) platforms
• Proven expertise and knowledge of AI via machine and deep learning tools, having built solutions to solve business security needs.
• Proven knowledge of machine learning frameworks and MLOPS solutions.
• Proven experience developing with REST and other third-party API integrations.
• Demonstrative experience in building business solutions using OpenAI or other LLMs
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of IT security concepts and practices, with demonstrative experience in automating Information Security practices and workflows
• Proficient in utilizing GitHub for version control, collaboration, and code repository management.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to streamline software development and deployment processes.
• Experience in utilizing CI/CD tools (such as GitHub Actions) to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring smooth and efficient software delivery.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to automate infrastructure provisioning and ensure consistent environments throughout the development lifecycle.
• Strong verbal communications skills and concise written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Prefers to work in agile team environment
• 5+ years Information Technology experience, to include 3+ years of Cyber Security Experience
• 3+ years of experience developing with Python, PowerShell and/or Bash.
• Strong understanding of security tools, (Firewalls, SIEM, EDR, XDR, etc.) and SOAR platforms
• Ability to understand and explain how KPIs work
• Demonstrated ability to sell Clients on our value proposition in meetings, where appropriate
• Experience presenting ideas and solutions to clients and adapting presentation style to fit particular client situations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in clear, concise and crisp messages to a variety of audiences that instigate appropriate actions
• Proven ability to effectively present in a variety of formal and informal settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, using a variety of presentation methods to sustain the audiences' engagement
• Demonstrated ability to manage time to focus on priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to establish a collaborative approach to problem solving, ensuring that solutions generated by the team are tested and proven
• Demonstrated ability to mentor less experienced team members
• Demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision, using latitude for independent judgment
• Demonstrated Word, Excel, Visio, LucidCharts, PowerPoint and Outlook skills

• Previous experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) environment
• Master's degree (B.A./B.S.) or 3-year diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a Technology related field

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