CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers ("OEMs") across automotive and related industries. The Company's cloud-based, software as a service ("SaaS") platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.
Position Summary:
The Security Operations Engineer is a technical subject matter expert responsible for the execution of CDK's Security Monitoring and Response strategy. This individual plays a key technical role in our Security Operations organization and enables efficient and effective incident response.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Technical Leadership:
Exemplify security principles and culture
Develop playbooks, standards, and procedures that enable CDK security operations strategy
Effectively partner across security, technology, and business teams
Provide technical leadership to the security operations team
Develop effective metrics and use them to drive meaningful improvements
2. Automated Detection and Response:
Work with security operations team members to identify response actions which can be automated to drive efficiency throughout response
Build automation workflows to contribute to auditable and efficient incident response
Drive continuous improvement in CDK's detection capability using automation, threat and anomaly detection, coverage assurance, and external threat intelligence
Build threat detection queries based on attacker techniques and threat intelligence
Support and tune threat detection content and automation workflows based on metrics and security operations feedback
3. Incident Response:
Develop, exercise, test, and continuously improve the incident response plan
Develop incident response playbooks and drive response playbook automation, regularly test playbook effectiveness and drive improvement
Lead response to medium or higher criticality impact security incidents in accordance with the incident response plan, and effectively coordinate with internal and external parties
Serve as a technical leader for significant security incidents
Assure plans/procedures/playbooks coverage for likely security incident scenarios
Assure 24x7x365 incident response coverage and escalation processes
Regularly update the list of likely security incident scenarios using external threat intelligence, collaboration with internal technology teams, and other data sources
4. Security Posture Improvement
Use offensive security techniques and exercises to identify security gaps and drive remediation
Regularly practice incident response plans and procedures in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Assure that regular offensive security exercises are used to test all relevant technology platforms at CDK
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or an equivalent experience
Expert technical expertise in python, javascript, and powershell
Experience building SOAR workflows
Experience building and tuning threat detection content
Experience leading the response to enterprise security alerts and incidents
Minimum of 6 years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a security monitoring and incident response role
Strong background in security monitoring, automation, and incident response, preferably in a complex SaaS environment
Experience with SIEM tools, process automation, cloud environment monitoring, IDS/IPS, firewalls, EDR solutions, MDR/MSSP providers.
Salary: $80K - $110K + Bonus
CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
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CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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