Cyber Security Principal
Posted 4 days ago by 1749634077
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Boston, MA
Summary: The Cyber Security Principal role is a remote contract position within a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization focused on innovative health technology and preventative care. The position requires expertise in developing SOAR playbooks and strong technical support skills for incident response. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous learning and community health impact. The contract duration is expected to be over six months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop SOAR playbooks, especially using XSOAR.
- Provide technical support for incident response analysts using SOAR tools.
- Automate and script tasks using Python.
- Utilize tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Tanium, and Azure.
- Understand incident response processes, forensics, and networking.
- Analyze security data and define SOAR opportunities.
- Engage in hands-on technical work (80%) and team collaboration (20%).
Key Skills:
- Experience with SOAR playbooks and XSOAR.
- Technical support skills for incident response.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Hands-on experience with security tools (Splunk, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Tanium, Azure).
- Understanding of incident response, forensics, and networking.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Experience in the healthcare industry (desired).
Salary (Rate): £67.50 hourly
City: Boston
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description
Our client in the healthcare sector is Cyber Security Principal. This is a remote contract position.
They are one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit healthcare providers and health plans, serving millions across the U.S. With an integrated care model that combines cutting-edge medical facilities, innovative health technology, and a strong preventative care focus, they are redefining how care is delivered at scale. Their mission-driven culture puts patients and members first-emphasizing equity, access, and long-term wellness.
Professionals who join this organization become part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and real-world impact on community health.
Contract Duration: 6+ months Required Skills & Experience
- Experience developing SOAR playbooks, especially using XSOAR
- Strong technical support skills for incident response analysts using SOAR tools
- Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting tasks
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Proofpoint, Tanium, and Azure
- Solid understanding of incident response processes, forensics, and networking
- Strong analytical skills for defining SOAR opportunities and analyzing security data
- Healthcare industry
- XSOAR
- Splunk
- CrowdStrike
- Proofpoint
- Tanium
- Azure
- Python
- Incident response
- 80% Hands On
- 20% Team Collaboration
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
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.