Wgu

Wgu

Senior Security Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Senior · Full-time

Work authorization required$131k-$196kDetected 7 days ago
AWSAzureCloud PlatformsCybersecurityPenetration TestingNetwork SecurityDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseFirewallZero TrustCommunicationProblem SolvingCISSP

About the role

  • 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.
  • If selected, candidates will hear from a recruiter or hiring manager who will guide them through the process.
  • We aim to communicate decisions promptly and respectfully.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with architects, risk professionals, and other specialists to build and integrate security tools and procedures.
  • Implement tools, processes, and communications supporting security initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for security systems and procedures.
  • Evaluate, select, test, and implement security-focused products and services.
  • Lead and participate in projects addressing security risks across technical domains.
  • Continuously improve security practices and collaborate on new practices.
  • Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration.
  • You will design and operate Zero Trust-aligned solutions, respond to security incidents, and partner closely with engineering and architecture teams to protect sensitive data and critical services for our learners and employees.
  • Your work will directly support WGU's commitment to innovation and secure, modern technology experiences.

Requirements

  • experience and training
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
  • Practical experience with security infrastructure tooling including Zero Trust Architecture

Nice to have

  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK, AWS security certifications, or similar, plus experience creating end‑user security documentation and operating guides.

Compensation

  • $130,900.00 - $196,300.00

Benefits

  • Experience in lieu of education
  • An equivalent combination of training, experience, credentials, or accomplishments demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.

Company info

  • At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire.
  • We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

Equal opportunity

  • Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
  • Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Visa & Work Authorization

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

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