SOC/ Splunk SOAR Engineer (Remote- 3rd Shift)

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

Welcome to ConsultNet and the family of companies, Tekne, SaltClick, TechBridge, and OmniMedia. As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore.

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Over the last few years thousands of consultants have found their calling with us in roles that have made a meaningful impact on their lives, enhanced their career, challenged them, and propelled them towards achieving their personal and professional goals. At the ConsultNet family of companies, we believe effective communication is crucial in aligning the right job with your unique skills and professional aspirations. To us, it's all about the personal approach we take and the values we uphold.

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