Principal, Security Operations
Business Unit: SOC | Location: Durham (Hybrid) | Reports To: SOC Manager | Skip-Level Manager: Senior Director of Security Operations | Schedule: FULL_TIME | Workplace Type: Hybrid | Req ID: 26293
About the role
The Security Operations Center (SOC) is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Security Analyst to lead day-to-day security operations, drive continuous process improvement, and advance detection engineering across Pearson’s environments. This role is pivotal in safeguarding critical assets through rapid incident response, automation, and collaboration with internal and external partners. You will be responsible for refining SOC processes, developing detection capabilities, and ensuring alignment with Pearson’s security standards and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Security Operations Leadership: Lead and execute advanced SOC operations, including incident detection, triage, containment, and root cause analysis across Pearson environments. Requirement to work on-call schedule to ensure 24x7 coverage during non-office hours.
- Detection Engineering & Automation: Develop, implement, and optimize detection logic, playbooks, and automated response workflows to reduce mean time to containment and improve SOC efficiency.
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance SOC processes and procedures, ensuring best practices and alignment with evolving threat landscapes.
- Threat Intelligence Integration: Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to analyze emerging risks and integrate relevant TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) into SOC operations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating technical findings into actionable