Cybersecurity Consultant (SOAR)

Cybersecurity Jobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Cyber is seeking a Cybersecurity Consultant (SOAR) for onsite work in the Washington, DC area. You will join the client delivery team to design innovative security automation and orchestration solutions that enable rapid, consistent incident response.

The role requires a STEM degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in security consulting, and strong Python development. Proficiency in Bash/PowerShell, C#, JavaScript, Node.js, and API work is expected.

Qualifications

• STEM degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant security consulting experience.
• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience with Bash and PowerShell in mixed OS environments.
• 3+ years of software development with COTS integration.
• Proficiency in C#, JavaScript, or Node.js, plus API work.
• Prior consulting experience with clients or on projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver SOAR-based security solutions.
• Develop automation to support incident response workflows.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Adapt quickly to a fast-changing client delivery environment.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

C#

JavaScript

Node.js

API development

Consulting experience

Education

STEM-related degree

Job description

Phoenix Cyber is hiring a Cybersecurity Consultant (SOAR) for onsite work in the Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area. This role sits on the client delivery team and focuses on security automation and orchestration to help organizations respond to incidents with speed and consistency.

You will work alongside like-minded, cross-functional teammates in a fast-paced environment where real-world technical experience matters. If you enjoy building practical cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with SMEs and engineering partners, and adapting quickly to evolving requirements, this is a strong fit.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise and hands-on experience to design and deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions, including SOAR-related work
• Develop and implement automation to support incident response workflows
• Collaborate proactively to develop and design security orchestrations with SMEs/engineers, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Adapt to a fast-changing environment while working with a cross-functional team

Requirements

• STEM-related degree and/or minimum 5 years of experience
• 5+ years developing with Python
• Working knowledge of Bash and PowerShell
• At least 3 years of software development experience with COTS integration
• Working knowledge of at least one programming language such as C#, JavaScript, or Node.js
• Experience with API development/consumption
• Prior consulting experience

Technologies

SOAR, Python, Bash, PowerShell, COTS integration, C#, JavaScript, Node.js, API development/consumption, Swimlane, Cyber Triage, Phantom, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, AWS, Google, Azure, ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK), Kafka, Beats, Splunk, Agile methodologies, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, Endpoint Security.

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated proficiency in cyber security platforms such as SOAR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, WAF, and Endpoint Security
• Experience with SOAR tools including Swimlane, Cyber Triage, and Phantom
• Experience with container services such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Linux administration experience
• Cloud infrastructure experience (AWS, Google, or Azure)
• Experience with the ELK stack, ECK, Kafka, Beats, and/or Splunk
• Experience using Agile methodologies
• Prior government or large enterprise experience
• Government security clearance

Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
Compensation: USD 150,000 - 200,000 per year
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Degree in a STEM related discipline