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Security Automation Engineer Cisco XDR

Proficio is an award-winning managed security services provider (MSSP) delivering 24/7 security monitoring and managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities to organizations globally. They aim to make the world safer by protecting organizations from cyber threats.

Proficio

Employee count: 51-200

India only

DESCRIPTIONProficio® is an award-winning managed detection and response (MDR) services provider. We provide 24/7 security monitoring, investigation, alerting and response services to organizations in healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail and other industries. Take a video tour of our global network of 24/7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

Proficio® has been highlighted in Gartner’s Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services annually since 2017. MSSP Alert ranks Proficio among the top 250 global Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).

We have a track record of innovation. Proficio® invented the concept of SOC-as-a-Service. We were the first MSSP to provide automated response services and are the only company in our space with a patent for cyber risk scoring and security posture gap analysis.

Our typical client is a medium to large-sized organization that lacks the in-house resources to address the challenges of a rapidly changing threat landscape. The difficulty of hiring and retaining cybersecurity professionals are widely understood. Our prospective clients are also challenged to effectively harness technology and build hardened processes that reduce the risk of security breaches.

While Proficio® has developed a unified service delivery platform designed to meet the needs of the most demanding clients, what sets us apart is the quality and passion of our people. We believe the SOC of the Future will meld the creativity of human intelligence with the power of advanced technologies like AI.

Proficio's commitment to developing and promoting our team members is unparalleled in our industry. This dedication to our people enables us to deliver exceptional security services that protect our clients and drive their success.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Security Automation Engineer to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and managing advanced incident response automations across platforms, with a strong emphasis on Cisco XDR and Microsoft Sentinel (LogicApps).

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience automating SOC operations, solid programming knowledge, and a deep understanding of incident response workflows. You’ll work closely with SOC, Engineering, and DevOps teams to improve detection, triage, and remediation using scalable automation pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build complex incident response playbooks in Cisco XDR to automate SOC workflows.
  • Develop advanced Microsoft Sentinel LogicApps for alert triage, enrichment, response actions, and workflow orchestration.
  • Build secure and maintainable automation services using Python (Flask), Bash, and optionally Ruby, Java, or C/C++.
  • Create custom integrations with third-party platforms via REST APIs, webhooks, and SDKs.
  • Maintain logging, error handling, and observability across automation flows to ensure reliability and traceability.
  • Collaborate with SOC teams and threat analysts to identify and prioritize automation use cases.
  • Document architecture, technical logic, API references, and operational runbooks for automations.

Requirements

Security Automation XDR

  • Hands-on experience with Cisco XDR is mandatory, including custom automation workflows and API integrations.
  • Overall experience of 3-4+ years' security engineering and automation required
  • Experience developing automation playbooks using Microsoft Sentinel LogicApps.

SOAR/XDR Experience (Preferred)

  • Experience with any of the following is a strong plus:
    • FortiSOAR
    • Tines
    • Cortex XSOAR or Cortex XDR
    • Splunk SOAR

Programming Scripting

  • Strong proficiency in Python, particularly with Flask for API development.
  • Solid scripting experience with Bash.
  • Working knowledge of Ruby, Java, C, or C++ is a plus.

Integration LogicApps Automation

  • Experience with REST APIs, OAuth2, JWT, and secure API integrations.
  • Familiarity with Git, version control practices, and CI/CD for automation pipelines.
  • Proficient in building robust LogicApps workflows with:
    • Error handling, retry policies, parallelism, and condition-based logic
    • Variable and expression management
    • Adaptive Cards and user interaction in Teams
    • Integration with Azure services such as Key Vault, Azure Table Storage, Blob Storage, or Cosmos DB for referencing and maintaining state across automations

Systems Operations

  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux: command-line utilities, scripting, services, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in debugging LogicApps, resolving integration issues, and handling production-grade automations.

Soft Skills

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently or with distributed teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)

  • Microsoft (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500) or Cisco Security Certifications
  • Certifications in SOAR, cloud security, or cybersecurity operations

What You’ll Gain

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation in a modern security operations environment
  • Exposure to advanced SOAR and XDR platforms
  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation, learning, and growth

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a progressive organization with structured training and roadmap for success
  • Health benefits, lunches, gym reimbursement, and internet funding for our India staff!
  • Experience in one of the hottest IT industries today

Proficio is an EOE employer.

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Proficio was founded with a singular vision: to advance the global mission of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Our customers often face the challenge of navigating an ever-shifting digital threat landscape. Recognizing this, we embarked on a mission to equip companies of all sizes with the sophisticated capabilities and premier quality of Security Operations Center (SOC) services typically reserved for Fortune 10 companies. We deliver these advanced services through a shared model, meticulously tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. This approach ensures that even organizations with limited resources can benefit from top-tier cybersecurity protection, safeguarding their critical assets and data from increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. They operate in a world where cybercrime is a constant battle, and the stakes are incredibly high. We understand that they must win every time, detecting every attack before it can lead to a compromise or breach that disrupts their operations. The sheer volume of data that needs to be monitored and the speed at which threats evolve can be overwhelming. That's why Proficio leverages cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven security analytics, including Elastic AI Assistant and Elastic Attack Discovery, to revolutionize cybersecurity operations. These tools enhance our threat detection and response capabilities while significantly reducing the workload on our highly skilled analysts. By bridging security and resource gaps, we provide proactive defense, minimizing the risk of breaches and contributing to a safer digital world for all our clients. Our commitment is to provide actionable intelligence that empowers internal IT teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively, ensuring they can maintain robust security postures and meet compliance requirements across various industries such as healthcare, financial services, and retail.

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