Lead Software Engineer

Virtusalinkedin.com

Oct 10, 2026, 8:04 AM2w ago

Full-timeColombo, Western ProvinceSoftware engineeringLead (1+ yr)

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About the role

The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and optimizing automation workflows within SOAR platforms such as Torq Hyperautomation, XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, LogicHub, and Swimlane. The role involves building API integrations between various security tools, working extensively with JSON for data exchange, streamlining incident response automation, and maintaining CI/CD pipeline infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with SOC analysts, DFIR teams, and threat intelligence groups, lead migration projects, and continuously implement emerging automation techniques to enhance SOC and MSSP workflows. The position requires experience in security automation, scripting, API integration, and knowledge of security event management.

Must have

1 plus years of experience in security automation SOAR engineering or cybersecurity automation within an MSSP DFIR or enterprise security environment
Extensive experience working with JSON including JSON schema design manipulation parsing and API based data transformations
Strong scripting skills in Python PowerShell or Bash for workflow automation
Proficiency in API development and integration including RESTful APIs JSON based APIs and webhook automation
Experience working with SIEM such as Splunk Sentinel QRadar Rapid7 IDR and EDR or XDR tools such as CrowdStrike SentinelOne Stellar Cyber Cortex XDR
Knowledge of incident response threat intelligence and security event lifecycle management

Nice to have

Experience in multi client environments MSSP IR firms or security service providers
Hands on experience with Torq Hyperautomation XSOAR Splunk SOAR or similar platforms
Certifications such as Torq SOAR Analyst Torq SOAR Expert CompTIA Security plus AWS or Azure Security Certifications
Proficiency in using JQ filters for data manipulation
Familiarity with CI CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps
Experience automating cloud security workflows AWS Azure Google Cloud
Familiarity with case management automation and cross platform data normalization
Prior experience leading SOAR migration projects or developing custom security playbooks.

Technologies

AWS
Azure
Azure DevOps
Bash
CI/CD
Cloud Security
Cortex XDR
CrowdStrike
Cybersecurity
EDR
GCP
JSON
PowerShell
Python
QRadar
Rapid7
REST
SentinelOne
SIEM
Splunk
Stellar Cyber
Webhooks
XDR