If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Job Description
The current information security landscape is technically complex and constantly evolving. As a SOC Analyst II, you will use advanced security expertise to protect applications, systems, and networks by detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats. You will work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and business teams to strengthen defensive capabilities and continuously improve security operations.What You’ll Do
Provide second shift SOC security coverage (9-hour shift, including a 1-hour lunch break) at the Raleigh office from 5:00pm ET to 2:00am ET, or at the SLC office from 3:00pm MT to 12:00am MT.
Serve as a lead analyst on one or more security efforts such as incident response, digital forensics, penetration testing, automation and integration, PKI infrastructure, or code security
Provide expertise across multiple information security domains and mentor less experienced analysts as needed
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security events using SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, endpoint protection, and firewall technologies
Investigate security incidents including phishing, malware, and anomalous endpoint or network behavior
Perform incident handling, digital forensics, continuous monitoring, and intrusion detection and prevention
Collaborate with architects, risk professionals, and other security partners to implement preventive, detective, and corrective controls
Develop, maintain, and improve security documentation, processes, and operational runbooks
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of Security Operations Center experience
Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulations including NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, FERPA, GLBA, GDPR, HIPAA, FTC, and privacy laws
Experience working with AWS core services including networking, storage, database, and identity
Working knowledge of integrating security controls throughout CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments
Experience analyzing SIEM, network, system, and IDS alert logs and tuning detection content
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and use case and alert development aligned to it
Proficiency with scripting and automation using languages such as Python or Bash
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills
Bonus Points
8 years of Security Operations Center experience
Advanced experience with penetration testing, threat detection engineering, or digital forensics
Experience developing security documentation and end-user operating manuals
Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, ISACA, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS security certifications
Experience in Lieu of Education
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this role may be considered in place of formal education. Generally, one year of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education at the hiring manager’s discretion.
What to Expect
At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration.
We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.
Interview Steps
Introductory call
Hiring manager interview
Technical team interview
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah or Raleigh, North Carolina.
Visa Sponsorship
While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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Position & Application Details
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.How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.
Additional Information
Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.
Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].
Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of Security Operations Center experience
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks and regulations
- Experience working with AWS core services
- Working knowledge of integrating security controls throughout CI/CD pipelines
- Experience analyzing SIEM, network, system, and IDS alert logs
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Proficiency with scripting and automation using languages such as Python or Bash
What We Do
Western Governors University is a private, nonprofit online university that provides accessible, competency-based education designed for working professionals.
