Senior Security Engineer

Western Governors University • Raleigh, NC

7d • $130,900 - $196,300 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed