Skills

Python Incident Response Linux Windows Azure

Job Specifications

Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Engineer | Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Python, Rest API's, Linux & Windows | Up to £1000 Inside | 2 Days p/ week in London

We are seeking an experienced Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Engineer to strengthen cyber threat detection and automation capabilities within a leading financial organisation. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic security automation and orchestration across modern platforms.

You will work closely with detection, response, and engineering teams to design, build, and optimise security workflows — enabling faster, more effective incident response and reducing manual effort through automation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and enhance security detections and automations across SOAR platforms (ideally Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR)
Create and maintain playbooks and integrations to improve incident response and operational efficiency
Collaborate across teams to improve detection coverage and response workflows
Monitor emerging threats and translate attacker TTPs into actionable detections and automated mitigations

Key Skills & Experience:

Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR or other SOAR platforms
Strong knowledge of threat detection and response engineering
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
Proficiency in Python for automation and integration development
Experience with query languages (KQL or similar)
Understanding of REST APIs and ability to develop and consume them
Experience working in Azure environments
Strong background in Windows, Linux, and macOS administration

Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Engineer | Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Python, Rest API's, Linux & Windows | Up to £1000 Inside | 2 Days p/ week in London

About the Company

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