Automation & Implementation Engineer - SOAR

Job Title : Automation & Implementation Engineer – SOAR (Palo Alto) Location : [NCR]

Experience Required : 5-7 years

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) or MCA with minimum 5 years of experience

OR BCA / B.Sc.-IT / B.Sc. (Computers) with minimum 7 years of experience

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation & Implementation Engineer to lead the deployment, configuration, and operational management of Palo Alto SOAR and other offered cybersecurity products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in implementing and managing SOAR solutions in large enterprise environments, with a strong focus on automation, threat intelligence integration, and playbook development tailored to customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

Implementation & Configuration :

Install, configure, and deploy Palo Alto SOAR and other offered cybersecurity products.

Customize and implement automation playbooks based on customer requirements.

Integrate SOAR with existing security tools such as SIEM, CTI platforms, and EASM solutions.

Operational Management :

Administer the SOAR platform and automate security processes as per customer needs.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize SOAR workflows and integrations.

Maintain detailed documentation for configurations, integrations, and playbooks.

Advanced Threat Analysis & Automation :

Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) with complete product knowledge.

Design and develop playbooks aligned with customer use cases and incident response needs.

Work with multiple security technologies to ensure seamless orchestration.

Utilize CTI toolsets such as OpenCTI, MISP, threat feeds, and malware sandboxes.

Apply OSINT techniques and EASM tools for external threat reconnaissance.

Demonstrate strong understanding of attack vectors, kill chain methodology, threat taxonomy, and malware analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Proven experience in implementing, managing, and troubleshooting SOAR solutions in large organizations.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and threat intelligence.

Proficiency in scripting (Python preferred), REST APIs, and automation frameworks.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Preferred Certifications :

Certification from a reputed SOAR OEM (e.g., Palo Alto Networks PCSAE).

Other relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, etc.)