Senior SOC Engineer

About the role

The Senior SOC Engineer plays a crucial role in leading advanced security monitoring and incident response efforts at WGU, ensuring the university maintains a strong and resilient security posture. This position involves working on cutting-edge technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the shaping of the future of WGU's security operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced threat detection, analysis, and response across multiple platforms and environments
• Lead investigations into security incidents and coordinate remediation efforts
• Develop and tune SIEM content, alerts, and dashboards to improve detection capabilities
• Monitor endpoint and network security tools to identify anomalies and enforce security policies
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to implement secure configurations and best practices
• Research emerging threats and recommend innovative solutions to strengthen security posture
• Support compliance initiatives and contribute to security audits and risk assessments

Requirements

• 5+ years in security operations (10+ years earns bonus consideration)
• Hands-on SIEM expertise — content development, not just querying
• Experience with CrowdStrike or Carbon Black (EDR), Mimecast, and vulnerability management tools
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and cloud security principles
• Python or Bash scripting for automation and workflow improvement
• Strong communicator who can brief leadership and work across non-security teams
• Bachelor's degree in IT Security, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent experience

Qualifications

• Nice to have: CISSP, GIAC, CCSP, or AWS Security Specialty SOAR experience
• Cloud-native security tooling experience
• Experience in Lieu of Education: Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements at the hiring manager’s discretion

Pay

$130,900.00 - $196,300.00

Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU's office in Raleigh, NC or Salt Lake City, Utah.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and disability insurance
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Retirement savings plan
• Wellbeing programs
• Discounted WGU tuition for you and your family
• Flexible PTO and Sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Other paid leaves, including parental leave

What to Expect

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can make a meaningful impact. Our interview process is designed to showcase your skills and experiences, and we strive to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Additional Information

• Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Contact

If you're interested in applying, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.