Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Cyber Security Principal

Remote in Remote, MA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago
Contract W2
On-site
$70 - $90/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Cyber Security
  • Data Analysis
  • Orchestration
  • Process Improvement
  • ROOT
  • Threat Analysis
  • Performance Metrics
  • Palo Alto
  • SIEM
  • Splunk
  • Python
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Digital Forensics
  • Computer Networking
  • Analytics
  • Incident Management
  • Collaboration
  • Workflow
  • Security Operations
  • Insurance

Summary

We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Principal to help strengthen security operations and improve incident response. This is a fully remote contract opportunity focused on security automation, threat detection, and supporting incident response teams.

The role is centered around Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk, and Python, with a regular 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shift.

You'll work closely with security analysts to identify opportunities to automate processes, build and maintain SOAR playbooks, and make incident response more efficient. You'll also investigate security events, analyze threats and vulnerabilities, and recommend practical ways to improve security monitoring and response.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving complex security challenges, and helping teams respond to threats more effectively.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong Python skills
  • Knowledge of incident response and security operations
  • Experience with XSOAR and Splunk
  • Data analysis experience
  • No specific certifications required

Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience with CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, or Tanium
  • Azure experience
  • Knowledge of digital forensics and networking
  • Experience building SOAR playbooks and automating security processes

What You'll Be Doing
  • Identify opportunities to improve security operations through automation and orchestration
  • Develop, maintain, and improve XSOAR playbooks
  • Support incident response analysts in using SOAR tools effectively
  • Gather requirements for new automation workflows and recommend process improvements
  • Investigate security events, identify unusual activity, and determine root causes
  • Analyze vulnerabilities and security risks, then recommend appropriate mitigation steps
  • Support incidents from initial investigation through resolution
  • Develop security analytics, threat intelligence, and performance metrics
  • Communicate findings, potential threats, and recommendations to the appropriate teams

Technology You'll Work With
  • SOAR: Palo Alto XSOAR
  • SIEM and Analytics: Splunk
  • Programming: Python
  • Preferred Tools: CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Tanium, and Azure
  • Additional Knowledge: Digital forensics, networking, and security analytics

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Most of your time will be spent developing security automations, improving XSOAR playbooks, and helping incident response analysts investigate and resolve security issues. You'll also collaborate with other teams to identify gaps, improve workflows, and strengthen overall security operations.

The Offer
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Sick days
  • Remote
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 892392
  • Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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