Lead SOC Engineer (DevOps)

The SOC Lead Engineer, DevOps is a specialized technical role responsible for managing and optimizing large scale platform and data operations within the Security Operations Center (SOC). This individual is proficient in a wide array of big data and DevOps/Platform related tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize large-scale data operations and big data technologies.
• Develop scripts and leverage automation tools to streamline operations and minimize manual intervention, including automating deployment processes, system configurations, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Provide expert support for system management, monitoring, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes, standards, and procedures for data management to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Continuously monitor, manage, optimize, and report on the performance of SOC solutions, identifying and resolving issues or bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with different teams to understand data requirements and ensure data availability and quality.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in big data and platform engineering in a cybersecurity context.
• Solid understanding of hosted and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services.
• Proficiency in big data technologies and distributed compute systems such as ELK, CRIBL, Apache Kafka, Data Lake House, and Cloudera.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and Bash scripting, for automating data processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.