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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
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)
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