AI & Automation Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Python and Golang scripts to automate security and incident response activities.

• Create and oversee playbooks, workflows, and integrations within Cortex XSOAR.

• Collaborate with security analysts and cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.

• Engage in daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of AI technologies, including RAG architectures.

• Construct and evaluate Agent-to-Agent communication workflows.

• Aid in the development, integration, and security of the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

• Connect internal systems and third-party security tools through RESTful APIs.

• Investigate and experiment with advancements in AI and automation.

• Perform peer code reviews and establish automated testing protocols.

• Generate and keep up-to-date documentation for scripts, playbooks, and AI integrations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 4 years of experience.

• Relevant experience in software engineering, automation, or integration development.

• Strong expertise in Python and Golang.

• Proven experience in developing and utilizing RESTful APIs for intricate system integrations.

• A keen interest and capacity to learn AI technologies, such as LLMs, RAG, and MCP.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

• Understanding of software development lifecycles, Git/version control, and principles of code testing.

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work setting.

• Preferred: experience with Cortex XSOAR or comparable SOAR platforms.

• Preferred: knowledge of AI frameworks, RAG implementations, or Agent-to-Agent communications.

• Preferred: basic understanding of cybersecurity principles or incident response workflows.

• Preferred: familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments.

• Preferred: experience with Docker or Kubernetes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Short-term incentive programs.

• A hybrid work environment.