SOC Automation Engineer

• Lead automation innovation in a growing cybersecurity operations team
• Join a collaborative, social team with strong leadership
• Competitive salary + incentives | Flexible hybrid working

About the Company

This well-established cybersecurity provider supports government, infrastructure, and enterprise clients across New Zealand. Known for its tailored security solutions and managed services, the organisation is expanding its Security Operations Centre (SOC) to meet growing demand. The team is social and collaborative, with a culture that values innovation, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

You’ll be designing and building automation to support SOC operations, onboarding new clients into SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR platforms. Reporting to the Head of Security Operations, you’ll work closely with SOC Analysts to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and explore AI/ML solutions to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automation workflows for SOC onboarding and operations
• Develop SOAR playbooks and reusable automation components
• Integrate SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Collaborate with Analysts to identify and automate manual processes
• Research and apply AI/ML tools to improve SOC efficiency

Skills & Experience Required 

• 3–5+ years in SOC, DevSecOps, or automation engineering
• Proficient in Python; KQL, JavaScript, PowerShell/Bash a bonus
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR platforms
• Strong understanding of SOC workflows and incident response
• Collaborative, client-facing, and eager to mentor others

How to Apply: Click APPLY and include your CV and cover letter OR for further information please email Courtney at Courtney.Carlin@absoluteit.co.nz Reference number: 143548.

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

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