Cyber security principal (Remote)

Remote in Remote, MA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago
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On-site
$85 - $100/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Health Care
  • Orchestration
  • Data Analysis
  • Event Management
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Information Technology
  • Digital Forensics
  • Computer Networking
  • Network Security
  • Use Cases
  • Workflow
  • Analytics
  • Reporting
  • Python
  • Splunk
  • SIEM
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Incident Management
  • Threat Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Collaboration
  • Security Operations

Summary

This is an opportunity to join a large healthcare-focused organization as a Cyber Security Principal supporting enterprise Security Operations. This fully remote, contract role is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States and focuses heavily on security automation, incident response, and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) initiatives. The position is ideal for someone with strong Cortex XSOAR, Python, and security operations experience who enjoys building automation that improves the speed and effectiveness of cyber defense teams.
What makes this opportunity especially compelling is the chance to work at scale, partnering directly with incident responders and security analysts to streamline investigations and enhance detection and response capabilities. You'll have the opportunity to design meaningful automation, reduce manual effort across the security lifecycle, and make a measurable impact on security operations while working remotely during standard business hours.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience developing and supporting Cortex XSOAR playbooks and automations
  • Strong Python development skills
  • Incident Response experience
  • Security investigations and data analysis experience
  • Experience with Splunk or comparable Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, threat detection, and threat response
  • High School Diploma required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field preferred
Desired Skills & Experience
  • CrowdStrike
  • Proofpoint
  • Tanium
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Digital Forensics
  • Networking and Network Security
What You Will Be Doing
  • Design, develop, and maintain Cortex XSOAR playbooks and security automations
  • Support Incident Response teams throughout the security incident lifecycle
  • Define, document, and implement new SOAR use cases and automation requirements
  • Analyze security events and create actionable response workflows
  • Perform root cause analysis on security incidents
  • Develop security analytics and threat intelligence capabilities using SIEM data
  • Investigate anomalous security activity and document findings
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and recommend remediation actions
  • Enhance security monitoring, reporting, and operational processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional security teams to strengthen detection and response capabilities
Tech Breakdown
  • Cortex XSOAR
  • Python
  • Splunk and SIEM Technologies
  • Security Operations and Incident Response
  • Microsoft Azure
  • CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, and Tanium
Daily Responsibilities
  • Hands-on security automation, playbook development, and incident response support
  • Security investigation, threat analysis, and root cause analysis
  • Collaboration with security operations, engineering, and response teams to improve detection and remediation processes
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: 893103
  • Posted 2 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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