Senior SOC Engineer

Senior SOC Engineer 

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Engineer (IC2-G5) with deep technical expertise and a passion for cybersecurity and automation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and securing our infrastructure, integrating advanced security tools, and leveraging automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain Linux-based systems, ensuring stability, security, and performance.

Develop and maintain scripts in multiple languages (BASH, Python, PHP, PowerShell) to automate tasks and integrate systems.

Configure and manage security tools, with a strong focus on Microsoft Defender, including scripting integrations with platforms such as OpenSearch, Shuffle, Cortex, Iris, OpenCTI, and webhooks.

Implement and manage automation technologies such as Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab pipelines.

Monitor and secure network infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and common internet protocols (HTTP, DNS, SSH).

Contribute to the development and deployment of SIEM detection rules, leveraging Sigma rules and CVE reports.

Explore and integrate AI tools into workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.

Document all processes, scripts, and configurations to ensure knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

Collaborate with team members, mentor junior staff, and engage with customers as needed.

Required Technical Skills

Scripting: Proficiency in BASH, Python, PHP, and PowerShell.

Linux Administration: Intermediate to senior-level knowledge of Linux systems, including file structures, system processes, provisioning, and maintenance.

Networking & Security: Strong understanding of internet protocols (HTTP, DNS, SSH) and security devices (firewalls, IDS).

Microsoft Defender: Advanced expertise, including scripting for integrations with third-party tools.

Automation Tools: Experience with Ansible, Docker, Jenkins, and GitLab pipelines.

Cybersecurity: Familiarity with Sigma rules, CVE-to-SIEM workflows, and general infosec practices.

AI Integration: Ability to incorporate AI tools into operational workflows.

Required Soft Skills

Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in ambiguous situations.

Ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Collaborative and collegial approach to teamwork and mentoring.

Proactive in seeking assistance when needed and committed to continuous learning.

Calm and composed under pressure, with strong organizational skills.

Experience with Agile methodologies is an asset.

Work Schedule

Must overlap with Pacific Time Zone by at least 4 hours daily (flexible on whether this is early morning or evening).

Potential for flexibility after several months of exceptional performance.

Our Company

Continent 8 has powered a second digital revolution – a revolution defined by intense, instantaneous, and omnipresent computing power. We have built and secured the world’s most reliable and secure edge network. Our global footprint spans every inhabited continent, and our edge network is local to over 92% of the world’s population.

We regularly fend off some of the most sophisticated attacks in the world and our security solutions are known to provide unmatched protection. We have developed specialized expertise in regulatory environments. We help protect against cyber and political risk, ensuring that our world class network delivers high availability and throughput.

Our secure edge network is globally distributed and serves the world’s most demanding industries. The gaming and financial trading industries depend on us to process billions of dollars’ worth of transactions each day. The transportation and autonomous vehicle industries depend on us to move the world’s population. The energy and utility industries depend on us to power critical infrastructure. Organizations choose Continent 8 when they simply can’t afford to lose connectivity.

We are the Edge Infrastructure-as-a-Service provider of choice for the world’s most demanding customers