SOAR Consultant Job Description

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SOAR Consultant

Piper Companies - Mc Lean, VA

Piper Companies is seeking a Remote SOAR Consultant (Cortex XSOAR) to join a premier cyber security organization. The SOAR Consultant will work with clients to determine a suitable detection strategy, helping to protect customers from threats, by designing and implementing correlation rules.

Responsibilities of the SOAR Consultant include:

Assist customers with their Incident Response efforts leveraging Cortex XSOAR for Security Orchestration Automation and Response
Learn & understand the customer's business requirements and the threat landscape applicable to their industry's vertical sector
Lead Cortex XSOAR technical implementation/operations in a customer environment
Interact with Security and IT technologies relating to the customer environment
Communicate effectively in crisis situations with all levels of an organization from Engineering/Operations to CIO/CISO audiences
Create documentation for Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR playbooks
Refine and translate complex requirements and execute best practice solutions
Other tasks and duties as needed to support the customer and/or business relating to Cortex XSOAR
Ability to sit anywhere in the Central Time zone with the expectation to travel within the region

Qualifications for the SOAR Consultant include:

Experience in Python and/or Javascript
Experience managing complex security solutions in large environments
Strong understanding of Linux or Unix, network troubleshooting analysis and current security threats
Experience in cybersecurity incident response
Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, protocols, and applications
Detailed technical experience in the installation, configuration, and operation of high-end security solutions
Experience with IDS/IPS, SIEM, Endpoint solutions, and technologies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
GCIA, CISSP, and/or DevOps certifications are a plus
Bachelor's degree or equivalent military experience required

Compensation for the SOAR Consultant includes:

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 $75/hr - $80/hr
Full benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Flexible work schedule