Security Architect - Consultant - Fully REMOTE but Preferred LOCAL or Near by South Carolina

Summary: The Security Architect - Consultant role is a fully remote position that emphasizes the development and optimization of automation workflows, particularly within the Cortex XSOAR platform. Candidates are preferred to be local to South Carolina, although nationwide applicants are welcome. The contract duration is 12 months with a possibility for extension, and the interview process may include a virtual round followed by an onsite round if necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and experience in creating efficient automation workflows.
• Develop, implement automations and optimize existing automations in response to security alerts and incidents.
• Build and maintain integrations with the SOAR platform.
• Create custom scripts when required to provide functionality not supported out of the box integrations.
• Document processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting steps related to the SOAR and integrations.
• Proactively coordinate with engineering, SOC, and IR support as needed to meet goals.
• Other duties as needed.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology or Information Security related field.
• Eight years of relevant work experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Five years of experience in supporting large IT environments and/or system deployments.
• 5+ years of experience with automation platforms or SOAR solutions.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar).
• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and YAML.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience in working in multi-tenancy environment; experience in multi-agency or enterprise service projects.
• Experience with dashboard creation and reporting.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for agency-facing engagement.
• CISSP, CISA, CISO or equivalent advanced security certification preferred.
• Additional relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GPEN) preferred.
• Vendor certifications in SOAR or automation technologies preferred.

Salary (Rate): £95/hr

City: Columbia

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT