Job description
Title: SOC/ Splunk SOAR Engineer
Location : 100% Remote
Target Start Date : ASAP
Type: contract
Pay Rate: DOE
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Security Engineer with deep expertise in Splunk ES and Splunk SOAR to join our dynamic cybersecurity team.
This role blends real-time threat detection and response with deep knowledge of Splunk ES and Splunk SOAR for automation priorities.
As a senior member of the SOC, you will lead incident response efforts, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with internal Splunk team on automation project initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and EDR tools
Conduct deep-dive investigations into complex threats and vulnerabilities
Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases for emerging attack vectors
Collaborate with internal Splunk team on automation initiatives
Implementation and configuration of SOAR
Develop and implement automation playbooks and orchestrations for incident response, threat hunting, and other security operations tasks
Develop and maintain playbooks for incident response and other ad hoc use cases
Mentor SOC analysts and contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes
Stay current with threat intelligence, zero-days, and security trends
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related technical field
Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education for exceptional candidates
5+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response
Desired Certifications such as CISSP, Splunk Certified SOAR Engineer, CEH
Technical Skills
SIEM & EDR Tools: Proficiency with platforms like Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike
Experience with RESTful API's, webhooks and other integration methods
Familiar with programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, Powershell, Bash) for automation
Cloud Security: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP security configurations and container security
Threat Modeling & Vulnerability Management: Ability to assess risks and guide mitigation strategies
In-depth technical skills for troubleshooting and security related investigations
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to mentor junior analysts and lead incident response efforts
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Required Skill Profession
Architecture And Engineering