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Join CDW as a Security Operations Analyst to design, build, and maintain automation workflows that enhance our cybersecurity operations and drive efficiency.
Responsibilities: Develop and maintain automation playbooks, integrate security tools using APIs, collaborate on automation opportunities, and document workflows for diverse audiences.
Skills: Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting, understanding of SOAR platforms, REST APIs, and software development best practices.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with 2-3 years in IT or cybersecurity roles preferred, with experience in cloud platforms and Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Compensation: $33 - $46 / Hourly
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Summary
Join our Automation Engineering team as a SecOps Analyst and help design, build, and maintain automation workflows that drive efficiency and strengthen our cybersecurity operations. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, leverage industry-standard tools, and contribute to impactful improvements across our security processes.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Develop, test, and maintain automation playbooks and workflows using SOAR platforms (e.g., Cortex XSOAR).
- Integrate security and non-security tools and third-party services via REST APIs and scripting (Python, Bash) with SOAR.
- Participate in code reviews, version control (Git), and basic testing to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions.
- Collaborate with team members to identify automation opportunities and implement best practices.
- Document workflows, processes, and technical decisions clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of automation solutions.
- Experience with cloud platforms (especially AWS: Lambda, S3, IAM, etc).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Experience with configuration management (Ansible).
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker).
Education and/or Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 2–3 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, or related roles.
Required Qualifications
- Basic understanding of SOAR platforms (e.g., Cortex XSOAR).
- Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Bash).
- Familiarity with software development best practices (version control, code reviews, testing).
- Understanding of REST APIs and integration concepts.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an agile environment.
- Collaborative, eager to learn, and adaptable to changing priorities.
At CDW, we strive to offer market-competitive total rewards packages to attract and retain talent. As such, we are committed to pay transparency and ensuring fair compensation for all our coworkers. Each of our roles is assigned a salary range that is informed by multiple sources of market data. We determine individual pay within a given range based on a candidate's prior experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. This approach allows us to offer competitive and equitable salaries that reflect the value and responsibilities of each role at CDW. Salaries are based on a 37.5 -hour workweek, and paid on a bi-weekly payroll schedule.
Pay range: $ 33.34 - $ 46.46 hourly, depending on experience and skill set
We make technology work so people can do great things.
CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW’s goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review CDW's AI Applicant Notice.
