Security Automation Engineer (Cortex XSOAR / Python)

About Pinnacle Group

Pinnacle Group is a nationally recognized leader in workforce solutions, known for delivering high-impact staffing, talent management, and technology services. We partner with some of the most respected companies across industries to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that drive measurable results. Our culture is rooted in performance, accountability, and collaboration—empowering our teams to solve complex problems, embrace new technologies, and create value every day.

Role Overview

We are looking for a senior-level Automation Engineer with advanced expertise in Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR automation, particularly in custom integrations, automation workflows, and a strong understanding of incident management and SOC processes.

The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in building automation workflows, developing custom integrations, and driving innovation across security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain playbooks and automation workflows in Cortex XSOAR.
• Create and enhance custom integrations using Python.
• Collaborate closely with SOC, SIEM, and endpoint teams to translate requirements into automated solutions.
• Optimize and streamline security processes through automation.
• Support deployment, testing, and troubleshooting of automation workflows.
• Explore emerging endpoint protection techniques and integrate them into automation.
• Document workflows, scripts, and best practices effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred (Good to Have)