
Senior SOC Analyst
WGU Advancement
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Raleigh • North Carolina • Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $127,700 - $191,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in IT Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in information security operations
- Expertise in SIEM platforms and security content development
- Hands-on experience with intrusion detection/prevention (Mimecast), endpoint protection (CrowdStrike or Carbon Black), and vulnerability management
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework and cloud security principles
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
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
- Additional paid leaves, including parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
threat detectionincident responseSIEM content developmentscriptingautomationintrusion detectionendpoint protectionvulnerability managementcloud securityMITRE ATT&CK Framework
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills