SOC Analyst II

The current information security landscape is technically complex and constantly changing. The IT Security Analyst II uses their knowledge of current security methods and standards to gather operational information and assess and analyze tools, systems, and processes in defense of applications, systems, and networks and collaborate with Infrastructure and business teams.

As a SOC Analyst II, you will help strengthen WGU’s security posture by supporting security monitoring and incident response efforts within a collaborative team environment. You’ll work with modern technologies, partner across teams, and contribute to the continued evolution of our security operations.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as an 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

• 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.

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: Grade: Technical 407

Pay Range: $108,200.00 - $162,400.00, 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 5 days per week 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., 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.