Security Automated Response Engineer

EEOC

. Display a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and security engineering .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeFort Meade • Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $86,900 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxPythonSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Display a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and security engineering
Be responsible for key contributions in developing Threat Defense Solutions, focusing on detection, automation, and development of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
Work with in-house teams to identify the right mix of tools, techniques, and procedures to translate your customers’ needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions
Take a critical approach to solution design, identifying gaps, providing alternatives, and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and business needs
Create technical solutions to identify security threats, enhance detection capabilities, and drive improvement in response efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience building out security automation capabilities based on analyst requirements
Experience with playbook development using Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) platforms such as Tines, Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, or Swimlane
Experience with threat intelligence solutions such as ThreatQ, OpenCTI, or Analyst1
Experience with programming using Python
Experience with integrating solutions via APIs and creating custom apps or integrations
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
Experience with Linux administration
Experience with containerization technology such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Podman
Experience with leveraging version control systems such as Git
Experience with log management platforms such as the Elastic Stack or Splunk
Experience supporting Defensive Cyber Operations
Experience with integrating with AI systems
Experience in DoW, Intelligence Community, or other regulated environments
Knowledge of AI gateway security
Knowledge of HTML, JS, CSS
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

security operationsthreat detectionsecurity engineeringsecurity automationplaybook developmentPythonAPI integrationLinux administrationcontainerizationlog management

Soft Skills

critical thinkingsolution designproblem solvingcommunicationcollaboration

Certifications

Secret clearanceHS diplomaGED