Cyber Security Principal

Synergis; Englewood (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cybersecurity Principal – XSOAR to enhance security posture through automation in a fully remote role. This position involves key responsibilities in incident response, developing playbooks, and collaborating on risk analysis, requiring a minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience in cybersecurity (required).
• Strong background in incident response and SOAR tools.
• Ability to develop and maintain security automation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain XSOAR playbooks for security incident responses.
• Provide technical support to incident response analysts.
• Develop threat intelligence and security analytics using SIEM (Splunk).

Skills

XSOAR

Splunk

Python

Incident Response

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Tools

CrowdStrike

Proofpoint

Tanium

Azure

Digital Forensics

Networking

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Principal – XSOAR
Location: Fully Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time – 6 month contract
Positions Available: 2
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
Comp $75-85/hr W2

Overview:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Principal – XSOAR to join our dynamic Security Operations team. This role is a key contributor in delivering and supporting enterprise-level threat and vulnerability resolution while enhancing the security posture through automation and orchestration. You will play a vital role in cyber incident analysis, response, and remediation while developing and optimizing SOAR playbooks and workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain XSOAR playbooks to support and automate security incident response workflows.
• Provide advanced technical support to incident response analysts in leveraging SOAR capabilities.
• Identify and define new opportunities for orchestration, automation, and response; translate these into actionable playbooks and processes.
• Investigate, identify, and document security events and anomalies escalated through various monitoring platforms.
• Perform and document root cause analysis and vulnerability assessments; recommend mitigation strategies.
• Analyze cyber adversary tactics and techniques to inform defensive measures.
• Develop threat intelligence and security analytics using data ingested into SIEM (Splunk).
• Conduct risk analysis and convert findings into actionable detection and prevention strategies.
• Partner with internal teams to improve systems, processes, and the overall security program.
• Assist in lifecycle management of security incidents and contribute to incident response processes.
• Help design and report performance metrics that demonstrate effectiveness and impact of security operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in incident response, SOAR tools, and threat management.
• Technical Skills:
• Required: XSOAR, Splunk, Python, Incident Response knowledge, Data Analysis
• Preferred: CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Tanium, Azure, Digital Forensics, Networking

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• In-depth understanding of the cyber threat landscape and adversary tactics.
• Experience developing and maintaining security automation workflows.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

This is a fully remote opportunity offering the chance to work in a collaborative, fast-paced security environment with cutting-edge tools and technologies. If you are passionate about cybersecurity automation and incident response, and eager to help mature enterprise security operations, we encourage you to apply.

The compensation range for this position is $75 to $85/hr W2
(dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location).
*Note: Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA)

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