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Job Description
This contract role supports the build-out of agent-driven triage and response automation within a security operations environment under Senior Cybersecurity Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Assist with agent-driven triage and response automation build-out under direction from Senior Security Engineers
- Implement, test, and iterate on automation workflows and playbooks that convert detection content into consistent triage and response actions
- Write and maintain integration code that connects automation workflows to the security stack, including SIEM, EDR, and other tooling used by Engineering
- Help instrument and monitor automation performance in production, including tracking false positives, missed cases, and brittle logic before they become operational issues
- Document workflow logic, decision points, and known limitations clearly so senior engineers and analysts can understand what the automation is doing
- Partner with Cyber Analysts to understand real triage patterns before automating them
Requirements
- Genuine interest in security operations, with a mindset aligned to an entry level engineer focused on building in this area
- Ability to work effectively under senior technical direction; described as a build-and-learn position rather than a solo role
- Clear written communication
- Solid software engineering fundamentals, including comfort writing and debugging production code (ideally Python or Go / Golang or a similar scripting-friendly language)
- Comfort with APIs, workflow/automation frameworks, and integrating disparate systems
- Some exposure to SOC concepts, log/alert data, or prior coursework/projects touching security operations is a plus
Technologies
- Python
- Go / Golang
- APIs
- SIEM
- EDR
Location and Work Details
- Location: Long Beach, CA (onsite), 90802
- Work mode: Onsite / in person
- Duration: 6 months
- Job type: Contract
Compensation
- Pay rate (W2): $80 - $90 per hour
- Pay rate (C2C): $90 - $100 per hour
Working Conditions
- Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking
- Vision required to monitor and moderate noise levels
- Office environment
Application Questions
- How many years of hands-on experience do you have with Python, Go/Golang, or another scripting/programming language?
- Do you have hands-on experience with security automation, APIs, SIEM, EDR, SOC tools, or developing security workflows/playbooks? Please briefly describe.
- Are you comfortable working onsite in Long Beach, CA for a 6-month contract and working under the direction of Senior Cybersecurity Engineers?
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