Principal, SecOps

Coalfire

2d•$86,000 - $148,000

About The Position

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for hands-on problem-solving and team leadership? We are seeking a Security Operations Principal to oversee Security Operations in SIEM management, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management services. In this role, you will balance hands-on technical responsibilities with team management, working closely with engineers to solve complex issues while gradually building leadership capacity. You will act as a technical escalation point and collaborate with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement. If you enjoy rolling up your sleeves to tackle technical challenges while mentoring a growing team, this role offers the perfect opportunity to combine both skillsets and grow your leadership career.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on experience in technical roles, such as engineering or operations.
Proven ability to manage operational processes and handle escalations.
Experience balancing individual contributor work with oversight.
Strong technical expertise with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, SumoLogic) and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Burp).
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in high-pressure environments.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their associated security practices.
Solid understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, SOC, HIPAA).
Ability to mentor and guide team members while contributing to technical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting and sharing technical insights.
Familiarity with IT frameworks such as ITIL or TOGAF.
Basic experience with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with Anti Virus tools (e.g. Trend Micro DSM, Crowdstrike, Microsoft Defender)
Experience with Agile delivery practices or lightweight project management tools.
Bachelorâs degree (four-year college or university) or a equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in professional services or managed services environments.
Background in customer-facing roles, such as technical support or escalation management.
Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) are or security tools (e.g., Splunk, Nessus) are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex operational issues, ensuring quick and effective resolutions.
Maintain and optimize critical systems, including SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, SumoLogic, Sentinel), Anti-Virus tools (Trend Micro Deep Security Manager, Microsoft Defender, Crowdstrike) and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Burp).
Monitor and improve the teamâs use of automation and monitoring tools to drive operational efficiency.
Analyze and resolve system performance issues, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards.
Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
Mentor and support the professional growth of engineers through training, feedback, and career development planning.
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and retention to ensure team stability and growth.
Oversee day-to-day delivery of security services, ensuring operational consistency and high-quality outcomes.
Track and optimize key metrics such as incident response times, operational efficiency, and compliance posture.
Develop and refine processes for incident response, vulnerability remediation, and compliance reporting.
Work with cross-functional teams, including consulting teams, SREs, and professional services teams, to improve service delivery.