Job Description

Cybersecurity Specialist

Remote, MUST reside in Washington, Florida or Texas, W2 hourly plus benefits

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis AND reside in either Washington state or Texas. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The employer may not have resources available to support STEM OPT training requirements. No C2C - Pivotal does not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from third-party recruiters/agencies.

Why clients choose Pivotal Consulting:

We are a technology management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies improve their performance – we specialize in making People, Process, and Technology work together! Our clients count on us to deliver excellence and seek our guidance on business and technology strategy, technology modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. Simply put; by listening to our clients closely and focusing on delivering quality, we bring them peace of mind.

After guiding and helping numerous clients from global enterprises to mid-market firms to non-profit organizations, we are now experiencing breakthrough growth!

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist with strong AWS, Salesforce & Okta expertise to support ongoing security operations for a major global technology client. In this role, you will identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents while leveraging AWS, Salesforce and Okta for threat detection, correlation, and response automation. You will collaborate closely with the client’s internal security teams and contribute to the maturity of their SOC capabilities.

What you will do:

• Monitor and analyze security events using AWS, Salesforce & Okta to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, providing detailed root cause analysis and remediation support.
• Develop and fine-tune Splunk queries, dashboards, alerts, and correlation rules to enhance threat visibility.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and anomaly detection across large data sets.
• Document incident findings and create post-incident reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure proper log ingestion and data normalization.
• Participate in security process improvements and recommend automation or workflow enhancements.

What makes you a good fit:

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cyber incident response role.
• Advanced Splunk experience in both operational monitoring and content development.
• Experience with AWS, Okta & Salesforce.
• Strong understanding of SIEM and SOAR principles, detection engineering, and log correlation.
• Solid knowledge of common security frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
• Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Proven ability to handle high-volume security data and triage incidents efficiently.

Preferred Skills

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CEH, GCIA, or GCIH.
• Experience in scripting (Python, PowerShell) for SOC automation.
• Exposure to cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Why our employees love working at Pivotal:

We believe our strength comes from our differences, and as a Certified Minority-Owned Business (MBE) and a majority women-led firm, we are committed to fostering and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. We believe our team and our community are our greatest assets and we strive to promote both daily.

From providing our employees with the time to pursue company-sponsored certifications, to supporting and partnering with multiple non-profit organizations brought forth by our employees (such as Food Lifeline, United Way, and the Seattle Humane Society), we are proud to support both our fellow Pivotalites and the causes close to their hearts.

As we grow, we are anchored and driven by our Four Core Values:

• Be Engaged – We are present, committed, and accountable to our clients and to each other.
• Consistently Deliver – We are dedicated and reliable by consistently delivering excellence.
• Always Better – We continuously evolve, inspired to drive beyond the everyday norm.
• Do Happy – Be passionate and bring fun and creativity into everything you do.

Compensation, Diversity and Benefit Information:

The pay range for this position in Washington is $60-$75/hr. W2 plus benefits; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.

Pivotal Consulting is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pivotal Consulting offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k.