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cFocus Software IncorporatedCI

CBO - Automation Engineer

cFocus Software is a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance and enterprise IT services focused on federal government agencies, dedicated to ensuring secure cloud operations.

cFocus Software Incorporated

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cFocus Software seeks an Automation Engineer to join our program supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Active Public Trust clearance
  • B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, automation, or SOAR development
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure Logic Apps
  • Experience integrating Microsoft Defender XDR (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud)
  • Strong scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or similar)
  • Experience with API integrations and automation frameworks
  • Knowledge of incident response workflows and SOC operations
  • Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and detection engineering
  • Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS)
  • Preferred certifications include but are not limited to
    • GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications
    • Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft security platform certifications
    • Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS security)
    • Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPM) where applicable

Duties:
  • Design, develop, and maintain SOAR playbooks using Microsoft Sentinel (Logic Apps)
  • Automate incident response workflows (phishing, malware containment, credential compromise, endpoint isolation)
  • Integrate Sentinel with Microsoft Defender XDR and other security tools (identity, endpoint, network, cloud)
  • Develop custom automation workflows and enrichment pipelines
  • Ensure automation aligns with Sentinel data model and schema normalization requirements
  • Maintain audit logging, chain-of-custody, and compliance controls within automated workflows
  • Support automation for alert triage, ticketing, and escalation processes
  • Perform continuous improvement of playbooks based on incident trends and threat intelligence
  • Provide quarterly tabletop exercises and playbook validation
  • Develop reporting on automation effectiveness (MTTD, MTTR improvements)
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts and engineers to operationalize automation use cases

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Bachelor degree

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5 years minimum

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cFocus Software is a technologically advanced service provider dedicated to delivering FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance solutions, along with extensive cloud and enterprise IT services aimed at federal government agencies. Established in 2006, cFocus Software has amassed over 15 years of experience in this niche, showcasing a robust portfolio that includes our exclusive ATO as a Service™ offering. This groundbreaking solution automates the often-complex compliance processes required for federal contracts. By streamlining FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, we enable agencies to focus their resources on their primary missions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards.

Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our partnerships with key industry leaders such as Microsoft, AWS, and ServiceNow, positioning us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and AWS Technology Partner among others. This allows us not only to leverage cutting-edge technologies but also to develop comprehensive multi-cloud strategies that align with modern government initiatives. At cFocus Software, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness to client needs and our dedication to superb customer service, ensuring that every federal agency we work with can achieve their operational goals efficiently and securely.

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