Senior Security Automation and Detection Engineer

Cambridge
5 days ago
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Role Overview:

Utilising knowledge of security operations, incident response, and detection engineering, you will be responsible for the delivery of SIEM detections and security automations.

The successful candidate will be proficient in automation and orchestration tools (e.g., SOAR platforms, scripting languages like Python, PowerShell) and have experience with integrating security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewalls) APIs, and Case Management tools for data enrichment.

Responsibilities:

Build security automations, logging, and SIEM detections to improve the CDO's efficiency, scalability, and incident response capabilities.

Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows and playbooks to streamline CDO operations, including incident response, threat hunting, cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability management.

Collaborate with CDO analysts to identify repetitive tasks and automate them to improve operational efficiency.

Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, and Attack Surface Management to build and tune robust SIEM detections for both proactive and reactive response actions.

Continuously evaluate automation solutions for performance, reliability, and scalability, making improvements, as necessary.

Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to leverage automation opportunities and ensure successful integrations.

Lead technical migration of log sources into Microsoft Sentinel SIEM.

Required Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated ability in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a technical role in security operations and/or security software development.

Solid understanding of security operations, automations standard processes, detection engineering and SIEM management.

Experience with cloud security tools and platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS Google Cloud) and their integration into SOC operations.

Vendor-specific certifications for SOAR platforms (e.g., Sentinel SOAR, Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR).

Experience contributing to large-scale, sprint-based, security automation and detection engineering projects.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

Ability to develop and implement long-term automation strategies aligned with security operation objectives.

Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical partners.

Meticulous focus on ensuring accuracy, reliability, and security in automation workflows!

Consistent record of implementing automation and integration solutions in a SOC or similar environment!

In Return:

At Arm, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our creative culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to surpass ordinary and shape extraordinary.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email . To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

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