Cyber Security Engineer

NATIONMIND LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NationMind LLC is seeking an Advanced Cyber Security Engineer with strong Python and web framework experience to customize the Palo Alto XSOAR platform and automate SOC tasks. You will integrate SOC systems via APIs and onboard data sources into Splunk or other SIEM tools, while deploying and evaluating open-source tools.

The role requires 5+ years in Python development, 2+ years in SOAR customization, and solid knowledge of Splunk. This is a remote-ready position with US citizenship as a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of development experience using Python and web frameworks (Django, Flask).
• Minimum 2 years of customizing any SOAR tool, preferably Palo Alto XSOAR.
• Experience with log management and SIEM technologies such as Splunk.
• US Citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely on the Palo Alto XSOAR platform to customize it as needed.
• Integrate SOC systems through API development and reuse.
• Onboard data sources into Splunk or other SIEM tools and perform maintenance.
• Deploy and evaluate external proof-of-concept tools.
• Help automate various SOC-related manual tasks.
• Balance 70–80% XSOAR/Python with 20–30% Splunk knowledge.

Skills

Python

Django/Flask

REST API development

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Linux

Git

Strong communication skills

Security best practices

Incident response knowledge

Tools

Palo Alto XSOAR

Splunk

Job description

About NationMind LLC: NationMind LLC is a technology consulting firm focused on software development and QA testing services. We help clients build reliable, scalable applications with a strong emphasis on automation, performance, and quality. Our team works across industries, delivering solutions that drive innovation and operational efficiency. We are currently hiring skilled professionals for Advanced Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing team.

Job Title: Advanced Cyber Security Engineer (Splunk & Palo Alto XSOAR Developer)

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Open to Remote)

Duration: 12+ Months

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely on the Palo Alto XSOAR platform to customize it as needed.
• Integrate existing Security Operations Center (SOC) systems through development and reuse of well-defined APIs.
• Work with stakeholders to onboard new data sources into Splunk (or other SIEM tools) and perform periodic maintenance.
• Deploy and evaluate external proof-of-concept tools.
• Help automate various SOC-related manual tasks.
• Must have 70–80% XSOAR/Python and 20–30% Splunk knowledge.

Must Have

• Minimum 2 years of experience customizing any SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) tool, preferably Palo Alto XSOAR.
• Minimum 5 years of development experience using Python and web frameworks (Django, Flask).
• Experience with log management and/or SIEM technologies such as Splunk.
• US Citizen required.

Preferred Skills

• JavaScript
• jQuery
• HTML/CSS
• REST API development and integration
• SQL Database or other databases
• Strong communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Interest in cybersecurity and security best practices
• Ability to understand code written in other scripting languages
• Knowledge of incident response (SecOps)
• Experience evaluating open-source incident response/threat intelligence tools
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Linux
• GitNginx

This is a remote position.