Position Overview
We are seeking a Security Automation Engineer with strong experience in Torq (preferred) or Cortex XSOAR to architect and evolve our automation ecosystem.
This role extends beyond playbook creation. You will:
Engineer intelligent AI-assisted automation workflows
Develop agentic SOC orchestration strategies
Own automation performance reporting and metrics
Build client-facing and executive dashboards in Power BI
This is a high-impact engineering role that sits at the intersection of security operations applied AI and operational intelligence.
Responsibilities
SOAR & Automation Engineering
Design and maintain advanced workflows in Torq (preferred)
Develop modular reusable automation templates for MSSP multi-tenancy
Implement automated enrichment triage containment and remediation workflows
Engineer conditional and parallel logic to optimize MTTR
Integrate APIs across EDR SIEM firewall IAM email security and cloud platforms
Maintain workflow logging observability and reliability
AI & Agentic Automation
Design AI-assisted decision support within SOC workflows
Implement LLM-powered alert summarization and investigation assistance
Build agentic workflows that:
Adapt dynamically based on investigation findings
Execute conditional response strategies
Escalate with intelligent human-in-the-loop controls
Evaluate and integrate emerging AI automation capabilities within Torq
Define safe operational boundaries for AI-driven actions
Reporting & Operational Intelligence
Develop automation performance dashboards within the SOAR platform
Track and report on:
Alert volume reduction
Automation success rate
MTTR improvement
False positive reduction
Tier 1 workload reduction
Build and maintain executive-level dashboards in Power BI
Integrate data from:
SOAR
SIEM
EDR
Ticketing systems
Design multi-tenant reporting models suitable for MSSP client delivery
Translate technical SOC metrics into executive-ready security outcomes
SOC Optimization & Scale
Identify high-volume high-toil alert categories for automation
Build approval-gated containment workflows
Implement automation change control processes
Partner with SOC leadership to continuously improve operational maturity
Other duties as required within the context of the role.
Qualifications
4 years in Security Operations or Security Engineering
3 years hands-on SOAR experience
Direct experience with Torq (strongly preferred)
Cortex XSOAR acceptable with demonstrated adaptability
Experience building dashboards in Power BI
Strong understanding of SOC workflows and incident response lifecycle
Experience integrating REST APIs (JSON webhooks)
Proficiency in Python scripting
Experience working in a multi-tenant MSSP environment (preferred)
Preferred Experience
Experience integrating AI/LLMs into automation workflows
Experience designing security metrics programs
Familiarity with:
CrowdStrike
Palo Alto
Fortinet
Microsoft Defender
Modern SIEM platforms
Email Security
Experience designing executive security reporting
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation
This role offers a base salary range of $70000$92000.
Vacancy
We have 1 available position(s).
Job Title: Security Automation Engineer
Requisition Number: 2261
Date: February 26 2026
Location 1: Houston
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Essential Industries
Department: Information Systems & Information Technology
Job Type: Full-time
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