Security Automation Engineer

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

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About us





Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines comprehensive insurance coverage and innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate potential cyberattacks.



Opportunities to make an impact with bold thinking are real--and happening daily at Coalition.

About Coalition





Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider, designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. We combine comprehensive insurance coverage with innovative cybersecurity tools to help businesses manage and mitigate potential cyberattacks. Our mission is to protect the unprotected as the world digitizes, leveraging cutting-edge technology and proprietary data to provide personalized risk assessments and actionable recommendations. We are a team of cybersecurity and technology experts, as well as experienced insurance professionals, dedicated to building a world-class organization that solves real-world problems.


About the Role





Coalition is on the hunt for a highly skilled and passionate Security Automation Engineer to join our growing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. You'll be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing automated security solutions that significantly streamline our MDR operations, enabling rapid and effective responses to emerging threats for our clients. You'll work hand-in-glove with our Threat Analysts and engineering teams to improve our CI/CD pipelines, automate product deployments and integrations, and build self-healing infrastructure, all with an eye toward improving our MDR capabilities.


Responsibilities




Design, develop, and maintain security automation tools and frameworks specifically to enhance MDR detection, prevention, and response capabilities. Integrate security tools and processes into CI/CD pipelines, directly supporting the agility of our MDR service. Develop and implement automated incident response playbooks and tools tailored for our MDR team to significantly reduce mean time to respond (MTTR) during active incidents. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and implement robust security controls within their applications and infrastructure, contributing to the overall resilience of our MDR offerings. Research and evaluate new security technologies and automation opportunities, with a keen focus on how they can elevate our MDR service. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all automated security processes and tools, ensuring clarity and consistency for the MDR team. Occasionally interface with customers to understand their needs and allow that to inform MDR processes, procedures, and automations. Participate in the MDR Threat Analyst on-call rotation as needed.

Skills and Qualifications




3+ years of experience in security engineering, with a strong focus on automation, ideally within an MDR or security operations environment. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, PowerShell). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services, particularly as they relate to monitoring and response. Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Solid understanding of network security, operating system security, and application security principles. Experience with security tools such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability scanners, and IDS/IPS - especially in an operational context. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex security issues under pressure. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for working with MDR analysts and incident responders.

Bonus Points




Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Certifications such as GMLE. Prior experience specifically contributing to a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. Familiarity with agile development methodologies. Familiarity with security/SOAR tools such as SentinelOne, Microsoft security products (e.g., Azure Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint), and Tines.

Perks




100% medical, dental, and vision coverage Flexible PTO Annual home office stipend and WeWork access Mental & physical health wellness programs like Headspace, Lumino, and more! Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement

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Why Coalition?





Work at Coalition is centered on the joint mission to Protect the Unprotected. We have built a remote-first, highly inclusive culture that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds. We trust each other to take responsibility, share ownership of outcomes, and put in the work together to protect businesses from digital risk. Coalition's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for organizations of all sizes while remaining true to our founding values of character, humility, responsibility, purpose, authenticity, and inclusion.



We're always looking for collaborative, inquisitive individuals to join #OurCoalition.



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Privacy Notice





Coalition is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. We collect, use, and store personal information as necessary for the recruitment process and in compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations in all regions where we operate. We want you to understand what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding access, correction, and deletion of your data where applicable. Information submitted, collected, and processed as part of your application is subject to Coalition's Privacy Policy. For further details, please review our full Privacy Policy or contact us with any questions regarding how your information is handled.



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Anti-Discrimination Notice





Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable laws in each country where we operate. This commitment includes, but is not limited to, ensuring equal treatment in recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, and all other aspects of employment. Coalition does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.


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Accommodations





Coalition is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including applicants and employees, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in each country where we operate. Our policy is to support equal opportunity in the hiring process by considering qualified applicants regardless of disability or other protected characteristics, unless providing accommodation would impose an undue hardship or disproportionate burden. If you require accommodation to complete an application, interview, pre-employment testing, or participate in the selection process, please contact us at candidateaccommodations@coalitioninc.com. We also consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in line with applicable laws and regulations in each jurisdiction.


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2640960
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
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