Senior Security Engineer

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 409

Pay Range: $130,900.00 - $196,300.00

Job Description

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will help strengthen WGU’s security posture across applications, networks, and cloud environments. 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.

 

What you’ll do

• Provide expertise in information security, specializing in Zero Trust Architecture, cloud, and network engineering.

• Mentor and supervise less experienced security engineers and analysts.

• Collaborate with architects, risk professionals, and other specialists to build and integrate security tools and procedures.

• Occasionally participate in penetration testing, incident handling, digital forensics, continuous monitoring, and intrusion detection/prevention.

• 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.

• Operate security tools and processes, ensuring consistent execution of established practices.

• Investigate and correct unusual security configurations and implementations.

• Continuously improve security practices and collaborate on new practices.

• Efficiently process service request tickets.

What you’ll bring

• CISSP or equivalent knowledge and experience in information security.

• 5 or more years of hands-on experience in Information Security, Security Engineering, Cloud Security Engineering, or Network Security Engineering.

• Practical experience with security infrastructure tooling including Zero Trust Architecture

• Strong background in securing and administering network devices and operating systems, including configuration hardening and access control.

• Proven experience in incident handling, computer forensics, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, antivirus, and centralized logging / syslog.

• Experience working with compliance and regulatory requirements and interpreting and implementing security standards in a corporate environment.

Bonus points

• 8 or more years of information security experience, especially in Network and cloud Security roles.

• Experience designing and deploying security solutions in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, and with endpoint security platforms.

• 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.

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.

What to expect in our hiring process

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, practical problem-solving, and authentic collaboration.

We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission. 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.

Interview steps

• Introductory call with a recruiter

• Interview with the hiring manager

• Technical team interview

Work location

This is a full-time, in-office position at WGU’s office in Raleigh, NC.

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 recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.