Senior Applications Security Engineer – SOAR

Centene Corporation

. Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain SOAR playbooks and automation workflows .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $87,000 - $161,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and optimizing SOAR playbooks and automation workflows, utilizing Python, REST APIs, and JSON for security operations. Capable of collaborating with cybersecurity teams to translate requirements into effective technical solutions while adhering to secure development practices.

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SOAR Playbook DevelopmentPython ScriptingREST API IntegrationSecurity Automation SolutionsIncident Response Workflows

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Hard Skills

PythonJSONREST APIsSecurity AutomationIntegration DevelopmentTroubleshootingAutomation WorkflowsData MappingEnterprise SOAR PlatformsCI/CD Pipelines

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationProject ManagementDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

TinesSIEMEDRThreat IntelligenceVulnerability ManagementIAMTicketing SystemsGit

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity FrameworksSecurity OperationsIncident-Response MethodologiesSecure Development Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain SOAR playbooks and automation workflows
Develop integrations between the SOAR platform and security technologies using REST APIs, Python, JSON, and other integration methods
Automate repetitive security operations and incident-response activities
Develop workflows that enrich security alerts with contextual information and orchestrate actions across multiple security platforms
Partner with cybersecurity teams to understand processes, identify automation opportunities, and translate requirements into technical solutions
Develop custom automation and integrations when pre-built SOAR capabilities do not meet requirements
Optimize existing playbooks, scripts, and integrations for reliability, maintainability, performance, and operational efficiency
Troubleshoot complex automation, API, integration, and workflow issues
Maintain technical documentation for playbooks, scripts, integrations, data mappings, and automation workflows
Participate in peer reviews, testing, and quality-control processes before production deployment
Follow secure development practices and organizational security standards throughout the development lifecycle
Continuously evaluate automations and identify opportunities to improve or simplify security processes
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer science), or equivalent experience acquired through applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill
Requires 4–6 years of related experience
Experience developing security automation or orchestration solutions
Strong Python scripting and development skills
Experience working with JSON and REST APIs
Experience integrating applications and security technologies
Understanding of security operations, incident response, and security alert workflows
Experience troubleshooting API, scripting, authentication, and integration issues
Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices
Ability to translate manual or semi-manual processes into reliable automated workflows
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Hands-on experience with enterprise SOAR platforms
Experience with Tines
Familiarity with SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, IAM, ticketing, and other enterprise security platforms
Experience developing custom integrations and reusable automation components
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated code scanning, and secure development practices
Knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks, security operations processes, and incident-response methodologies
Intermediate knowledge acquisition in area of specialty
Intermediate ability to identify problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate ability to work independently
Intermediate analytical skills
Intermediate project management skills
Intermediate accuracy under pressure
Intermediate judgment and decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation