MDR Security Engineer

Role Overview

Varonis MDR delivers 24x7x365 managed detection and response services, protecting customer data through advanced detection, investigation, and response at scale. We are seeking an MDR Security Engineer to own and scale the automation layer that powers our global MDR operations.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include upkeep of SOAR playbooks, workflows, and integrations across the MDR platform, building and operating production-grade automation systems, and defining and driving automation strategy.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong experience in SOAR platforms, security operations, and automation design, capable of driving measurable improvements in efficiency, reliability, and response outcomes across a high-volume SOC environment.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Security Operations, MDR, Incident Response, or Security Engineering
• 2–3+ years of hands-on experience with SOAR platforms and security automation
• Proven experience owning and operating production-grade automation workflows in a SOC/MDR environment
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, alert triage, escalation workflows, and incident response
• Experience with enterprise security technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, IAM/AD)
• Strong scripting/development skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and experience building APIs and integrations
• Experience with CI/CD, version control (Git), and deploying automation at scale
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex workflows into automation

Benefits

• Increased automation coverage across MDR workflows
• Measurable reduction in analyst workload and response times
• Improved consistency and quality of incident response
• Stable, reliable automation systems operating at scale