Senior SOAR Engineer - Onsite

Senior SOAR Engineer - Onsite Genesis 10 is currently seeking a Senior SOAR Engineer - Onsite for a 12+ month contract opportunity with a Global Financial Institution located in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Washington, DC, or Jersey City, NJ.This role is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) capabilities, with a primary focus on SOAR migration initiatives. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in Splunk SOAR, Python development, and security automation, and will be responsible for the development and optimization of automated incident response workflows, integrations, and orchestration processes. Responsibilities:Migration, implementation, and optimization of SOAR platforms and automation capabilities Design, develop, test, and maintain Splunk SOAR playbooks, custom applications, and custom functions Create and manage integrations between security tools, IT systems, cloud platforms, and third-party technologies Develop and maintain Python-based automation solutions to support security operations and incident response Utilize Splunk Processing Language (SPL) to support automation workflows, investigations, and reporting Maintain ownership of the organization's orchestration and integration inventory, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational requirements Identify opportunities to automate repetitive security processes and improve response efficiency Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams to improve security workflows Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of automation failures and integration issues Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and knowledge articles Ensure solutions adhere to security, compliance, and governance requirements Participate in platform upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement efforts Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred 5+ years of experience in security engineering, security automation, or SOAR development Hands-on experience with Splunk SOAR, including playbook development, custom app development, custom function development, and platform administration/troubleshooting Strong Python programming skills Experience writing and optimizing SPL queries Experience integrating security technologies through APIs, webhooks, and automation frameworks Strong documentation and technical writing skills Experience managing and maintaining integration inventories and system dependencies Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Desired skills:Experience with enterprise SOAR migration projects Knowledge of security operations, incident response, and threat detection workflows Experience with SIEM platforms, particularly Splunk Enterprise Security Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and modern integration patterns Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Splunk, Security+, CISSP, GSEC, GIAC certifications)Pay range: $70.25 - $78.25 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis 10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!