Cyber Security Principal - XSOAR

Synergis; California (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergis is looking for a Cybersecurity Principal with XSOAR expertise to enhance SOAR capabilities within their organization. The role demands a strong focus on automation, incident response, and collaboration with incident analysts to streamline security operations. Candidates should have significant cybersecurity experience, especially with XSOAR and Python scripting, and a passion for fostering efficient security procedures. This full-time remote position offers competitive compensation and an opportunity to make impactful contributions in the cybersecurity landscape.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on incident response or security operations.
• Proficient in XSOAR playbook development and relevant cybersecurity technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain XSOAR playbooks to automate tasks and improve response times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and define SOAR requirements.
• Analyze security data to enhance incident response capabilities.

Skills

Python scripting

Incident response knowledge

Security data analysis

XSOAR playbook development

Splunk log analysis

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

XSOAR

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Proofpoint

Tanium

Azure Security Services

Job description

This range is provided by Synergis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

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Sr. Recruiter at Synergis ([e-mail])

Job Title: Cybersecurity Principal – XSOAR

Location: Remote PST

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred: College degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity role with hands-on XSOAR experience

Length - 6+ months - 2 openings

Rate: $75-85/hr W2 only - no C2C

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Principal with XSOAR expertise to lead the development and optimization of our SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) capabilities. This position plays a critical role in identifying automation opportunities, building and refining playbooks, and directly supporting incident response analysts in the day-to-day use of SOAR tools.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with XSOAR, scripting in Python, and a solid understanding of incident response workflows and security data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain XSOAR playbooks to automate repetitive tasks and improve response times
• Work closely with incident response analysts to ensure effective use of SOAR tools and assist with troubleshooting and playbook tuning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new automation opportunities and define SOAR requirements
• Analyze security data from sources such as Splunk and other security platforms to improve detection and response
• Provide subject matter expertise on SOAR capabilities and best practices
• Document processes, workflows, and technical configurations for playbooks and integrations

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on incident response or security operations
• Proficiency in XSOAR playbook development
• Strong Python scripting skills for automation and custom integrations
• Hands-on experience with Splunk for log analysis and alerting
• Solid understanding of incident response processes, security monitoring, and SOC operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with additional security platforms:
• CrowdStrike
• Proofpoint
• Tanium
• Azure Security Services
• Basic knowledge of networking and digital forensics concepts
• Ability to translate technical requirements into automation logic

Top Three Skillsets:

• Python scripting
• Incident response knowledge
• Security data analysis

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on SOAR expert who enjoys building technical solutions that empower analysts and reduce response times. If you are passionate about automation and cybersecurity operations, we’d love to hear from you.

The compensation range for this position is $75 to $85

(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)

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

For consideration, please forward your resume to [e-mail]

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at ww.synergishr.com.

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