Senior Developer, SOAR Automation
Position SummarySony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Senior Developer, SOAR Automation , GSIRT-US to join the Corporate Information Security organization located in the Reston, VA. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Palo Alto XSOAR Engineer to join our growing security team. In this critical role, you will play a central part in designing, implementing, and optimizing our XSOAR platform to automate workflows across security and IT functions. This will ultimately improve efficiency, accelerate threat response, and strengthen our overall security posture across our global organization.Job Responsibilities :Key member of the development team will be responsible for driving overall automation and development strategy, defining and providing input for product roadmaps, managing the development and day-to-day engineering of products.Design and develop advanced playbooks and automations within the XSOAR platform to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows across the organization's entire security and IT landscapeDesign, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and document complex SOAR playbooks, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows and security toolsConduct thorough testing and validation of playbooks and automations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to security best practicesAnalyze process workflows, business & technical requirements and translate them into actionable XSOAR playbooks to extend the existing automation capabilitiesDevelop creative approaches using XSOAR to automate threat detection, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery processes for various security incidentsWork with security analysts to identify opportunities for automation and develop playbooks to streamline incident response proceduresHelp advance security operations technologies and processes by integrating threat detection and protection solutions with XSOARStay current on emerging trends and best practices in XSOAR and security automationResearch and implement new XSOAR features and functionalities to optimize the platform and enhance its capabilitiesCollaborate with and provide feedback to XSOAR engineers and product managers to contribute to the platform's ongoing developmentAbility to Work closely with project management counterparts to coordinate, scope, plan, and lead multiple simultaneous development initiativesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts and developers on XSOAR platform and development processesDocument and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for XSOAR playbooks, integrations, and configurationsParticipate in security strategy discussions and contribute to the optimization of our overall security postureJob Qualifications :Minimum of 3+ years of experience working with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, preferably Palo Alto XSOARProven experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex playbooks and automations for security incident responseMinimum of 3+ years of proven experience with PythonStrong understanding of security concepts, incident response methodologies, and best practices a big plusString knowledge of version control technologies and practices and using them within a team-oriented environment.Experience with cloud infrastructure management and familiarity with DevOps principles is a plusStrong willingness to collaborate with other team members working toward a common goalAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environmentStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsSound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating and decision-making skillsStrong work ethic and commitment to accomplish assigned tasksAll candidates must be authorized to work in the USAIn addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.Benefits :SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.What we offer you :Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses / domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefitsFertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programsBasic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses / domestic partners and childrenVoluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insuranceShort-term & long-term disability plansPaid parental and caregiver leave401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vestingEducation assistance and student loan programsOther Programs :Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)Matching gift programA wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employeesEmployee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)Annual incentive bonusThe anticipated annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $165,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.LI-SC1Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of AmericaSony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to : Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.EEO is the LawEEO is the Law SupplementRight to Work (English / Spanish)E-Verify Participation (English / Spanish)While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.
Position Summary
Sony Corporation of America (SCA) is seeking a Senior Developer, SOAR Automation , GSIRT-US to join the Corporate Information Security organization located in the Reston, VA. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Palo Alto XSOAR Engineer to join our growing security team. In this critical role, you will play a central part in designing, implementing, and optimizing our XSOAR platform to automate workflows across security and IT functions. This will ultimately improve efficiency, accelerate threat response, and strengthen our overall security posture across our global organization.
Job Responsibilities :
Key member of the development team will be responsible for driving overall automation and development strategy, defining and providing input for product roadmaps, managing the development and day-to-day engineering of products.
Design and develop advanced playbooks and automations within the XSOAR platform to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows across the organization's entire security and IT landscape
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and document complex SOAR playbooks, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows and security tools
Conduct thorough testing and validation of playbooks and automations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to security best practices
Analyze process workflows, business & technical requirements and translate them into actionable XSOAR playbooks to extend the existing automation capabilities
Develop creative approaches using XSOAR to automate threat detection, investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery processes for various security incidents
Work with security analysts to identify opportunities for automation and develop playbooks to streamline incident response procedures
Help advance security operations technologies and processes by integrating threat detection and protection solutions with XSOAR
Stay current on emerging trends and best practices in XSOAR and security automation
Research and implement new XSOAR features and functionalities to optimize the platform and enhance its capabilities
Collaborate with and provide feedback to XSOAR engineers and product managers to contribute to the platform's ongoing development
Ability to Work closely with project management counterparts to coordinate, scope, plan, and lead multiple simultaneous development initiatives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior security analysts and developers on XSOAR platform and development processes
Document and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for XSOAR playbooks, integrations, and configurations
Participate in security strategy discussions and contribute to the optimization of our overall security posture
Job Qualifications :
Minimum of 3+ years of experience working with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, preferably Palo Alto XSOAR
Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex playbooks and automations for security incident response
Minimum of 3+ years of proven experience with Python
Strong understanding of security concepts, incident response methodologies, and best practices a big plus
String knowledge of version control technologies and practices and using them within a team-oriented environment.
Experience with cloud infrastructure management and familiarity with DevOps principles is a plus
Strong willingness to collaborate with other team members working toward a common goal
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound problem resolution, judgment, negotiating and decision-making skills
Strong work ethic and commitment to accomplish assigned tasks
All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.
Benefits :
SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
What we offer you :
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses / domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses / domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Other Programs :
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $165,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will be performing the job.
LI-SC1
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America
Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to : Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.
EEO is the Law
EEO is the Law Supplement
Right to Work (English / Spanish)
E-Verify Participation (English / Spanish)
While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.
