What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a global SOC team that includes analysts and an architect

• Own incident response, including coordination of situation rooms and subject matter experts

• Manage threat detection workflows aligned with frameworks such as the cyber kill chain or MITRE ATT&CK

• Continuously improve alert mapping, response processes, and security tooling

• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to reduce risk and strengthen security posture

• Contribute to strategic planning and the evolution of the security roadmap

• Ensure consistent, high-quality operations across a 24/7/365 global SOC environment

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 7 years of Information Security experience or 10 years industry experience working in security

• 3+ years of leadership experience, which can be a combination of people and or program leadership

• One or more industry security certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC)

• Hands-on experience with Devo or similar SIEM platforms

• Experience with EDR tools such as CrowdStrike and Carbon Black

• Strong background in incident response and threat detection

• Familiarity with cyber kill chain and MITRE ATT&CK

• Excellent leadership and communication skills in high-pressure situations

Bonus Points

• Experience in global, enterprise, or high-velocity environments

• Previous experience in a tech company SOC environment

• Experience working in a follow-the-sun model or leading globally distributed teams

Experience in Lieu of Education

An equivalent combination of education and experience performing the duties of this position may be considered.

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.

• Introductory call

• Hiring manager interview

• Technical interview

• Leadership principal interview

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Raleigh, NC or Salt Lake City, UT office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

Visa Sponsorship

While we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Travel Requirement

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.