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Security Playbook Engineer
@Sophos
[Hiring] Security Playbook Engineer @Sophos
Apr 02, 2025 - Sophos is hiring a remote Security Playbook Engineer. 💸 Salary: $56,000 to $93,000 cad. 📍Location: Canada.
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Role Description
The Managed Services Security Playbook Engineer will be responsible for converting automation opportunities and requirements into functional automated security playbooks and scripts. Working closely with internal stakeholders, this role implements, tests, and maintains new security automation solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure, and deliver measurable efficiency improvements. Leveraging proprietary and open-source tools and technologies, the Managed Services Security Playbook Engineer will deliver against unique and broad challenges facing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Sophos Managed Services Team.
- Implement automation workflows and playbooks based on the requirements and use cases provided by internal managed services teams.
- Use scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash) to develop secure, scalable solutions.
- Integrate newly developed automated workflows with existing security tools (SIEM, AV, endpoint detection, etc.).
- Conduct testing, validation, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable, stable deployment in production environments.
- Continuously monitor and maintain implemented automation solutions, ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
- Identify opportunities to optimize or refactor code for better efficiency, stability, or cost-effectiveness.
- Document technical specifications, deployment procedures, and operational guidelines for each automated workflow.
- Collaborate with the internal managed services teams to refine technical requirements and ensure solutions are in line with overall security objectives.
- Provide support to operations teams, addressing any defects or issues in deployed workflows.
- Work with cross-functional teams (Security Operations, DevOps, IT) to ensure smooth coordination, prompt development, and stable release cycles.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Bash) and familiarity with relevant SOAR platforms.
- Hands-on experience integrating security solutions with SIEM/endpoint detection platforms.
- Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and analytical skills, with proven ability to think outside the box.
- Ability to convert documented requirements into actionable coding tasks in both independent and collaborative environments.
- Solid understanding of cybersecurity operations principles and best practices.
- Customer service-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must thrive within a team environment as well as on an individual basis.
- Natural curiosity and ability to learn new skills quickly.
- Innovative mindset and driven to contribute to a team providing a best-in-class cybersecurity service.
- 1+ years of experience working in a SOC environment or computer security team in an IT environment.
Requirements
- Experience with SQL query construction.
- Experience with OSQuery.
- Experience administering and supporting Windows OS (both workstations and server) and one of the following: Apple or Linux-based operating systems (e.g. XP, Windows 7, 2003, 2008, OS X).
- Knowledge of common adversary tactics and techniques, e.g., obfuscation, persistence, defense evasion, etc.
- Knowledge of Mitre ATT&CK framework.
- Knowledge of incident response procedures.
- Basic understanding of network traffic analysis including TCP/IP, routing, switching, protocols, etc.
- Basic understanding of Windows event log analysis.
Benefits
- Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
- Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit.
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy.
- Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities.
- Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint.
- Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp.
- Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge.
- Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing.
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