$94.3 - $97.55
Job Description
A leading healthcare-focused enterprise is seeking a Cyber Security Principal to join its security operations team on a contract basis. This role will play a key part in advancing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) capabilities while supporting enterprise-wide incident response initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity operations, automation, and threat analysis. This position will focus on designing and developing SOAR playbooks, improving response processes, supporting security analysts, and enhancing the organization's overall security posture through automation and data-driven decision making.
This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates located anywhere within the United States. Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of cybersecurity, security operations, or incident response experience
Hands-on experience with XSOAR
Experience working with Splunk or similar SIEM platforms
Strong Python development skills
Knowledge of incident response processes and security operations workflows
Experience performing root cause analysis of security incidents
Strong data analysis and troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to develop and document security processes, procedures, and playbooks
High School Diploma or equivalent
Desired Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with CrowdStrike
Experience with Proofpoint
Experience with Tanium
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure security technologies
Digital forensics experience
Networking and infrastructure security knowledge
Experience with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security analytics
What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain XSOAR playbooks to automate security operations processes
Identify new opportunities for security orchestration and automation across the enterprise
Support incident response analysts in their use of SOAR technologies and workflows
Develop cyber security analytics using data from multiple security platforms
Investigate security incidents and perform root cause analysis
Analyze vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies
Monitor and assess anomalous security events and escalations
Create and manage security incidents throughout the incident lifecycle
Examine adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to improve detection and response capabilities
Collaborate with security teams to enhance operational processes and security controls
Develop reporting and metrics to measure security program effectiveness
Recommend improvements to enterprise security monitoring and defense strategies
Daily Responsibilities Breakdown
100% Hands-On Technical Work
Security Automation & SOAR Development
Incident Response Support
Threat Analysis & Security Operations Improvement
The Offer
Contract Opportunity (22 Weeks)
Competitive hourly compensation: $94.30 - $97.55/hr
Fully Remote (U.S.-Based Candidates)
You will receive the following benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
