Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation and XSIAM Deployment
full-time • Remote • $163,000 - $204,500
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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Consultant – SOC Transformation and XSIAM Deployment in REMOTE_LOCATION.
This role offers a high-impact opportunity to lead enterprise-scale Security Operations Center (SOC) transformations and XSIAM deployments across complex, multinational environments. The Principal Consultant will serve as a strategic advisor and technical authority, driving initiatives that modernize SOC processes, enhance threat detection, and optimize security operations. This position blends hands-on technical mastery with executive influence, enabling customers to achieve measurable security outcomes. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic, fast-moving environments, mentors high-performing teams, and partners cross-functionally to align security strategy with business objectives.
Accountabilities:
- Lead large-scale SOC transformation programs, consolidating fragmented processes into AI-driven, integrated platforms.
- Direct enterprise-level XSIAM deployments, guiding strategy, configuration, operationalization, and optimization.
- Develop and implement comprehensive log ingestion strategies to ensure high-quality, actionable data.
- Architect advanced detection strategies, correlation rules, and automated workflows to enhance SOC performance.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve alert handling, response processes, and analyst efficiency.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating complex security challenges into actionable plans.
- Build, mentor, and manage high-performing professional services teams with consulting, engineering, and change management expertise.
- Collaborate with Product and R&D teams to inform roadmap priorities with real-world operational insights.
- 10+ years of experience deploying and integrating SIEM/security analytics solutions in enterprise environments.
- 8+ years of experience with SOC tooling, processes, and workflows, including automation and AI-driven detection.
- Proven executive presence and communication skills to engage with stakeholders from analysts to CISOs.
- Hands-on expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, cloud security, threat intelligence, and log management.
- Ability to design, architect, and implement effective correlation and detection rules.
- Familiarity with multiple SIEM platforms such as Splunk or IBM QRadar.
- Strong proficiency in Regular Expressions (Regex) and related security scripting.
- Relevant degree or industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC) preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% as required.
- Competitive base salary: $163,000 – $204,500, with potential bonuses and equity.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays, supporting work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, certifications, and training programs.
- Retirement plan contributions and other employee benefits consistent with market standards.
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