WPS—A health solutions company
Principal SOC Analyst
WPS—A health solutions company
We are looking for an experienced Principal SOC Analyst to lead and mentor our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. As the first line of defense, you will develop and optimize monitoring tools, respond to incidents, and drive continuous improvement across SOC operations.
Role Snapshot As a senior analyst, you will:
Lead SOC investigations and incident response, managing the end‑to‑end process including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post‑incident analysis.
Coordinate testing, simulations, and training exercises to ensure team readiness.
Mentor junior analysts and provide expert guidance on threat detection and response.
Design, implement, and maintain SOC monitoring solutions, tools, and procedures.
Represent the SOC function in audits, vendor discussions, cross‑functional meetings.
Maintain SOC documentation: SOPs, playbooks, monitoring protocols.
Serve in an on‑call capacity to support the SOC during incidents outside of regular business hours.
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with a focus on SOC activities.
Proficiency with SIEM platforms, log correlation, alert tuning, and threat detection strategies.
Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and aligning SOC operations with NIST, CMMC, MAC‑ARS controls.
Strong background in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and AI/ML security principles.
Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation.
Leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Experience with security policy development, technical documentation, and diagramming tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Federal contract experience, CMMC or MAC‑ARS controls.
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
Remote Work Requirements
High speed cable or fiber internet.
Minimum 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream.
Review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.
Work Location The new employee is expected to live in Wisconsin. Employees within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI) will be expected to work hybrid, 3 days per week. Remote work is available in approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Salary Range USD $125,000 – $160,000 (base pay varies based on experience).
Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options.
Performance bonus and merit increase opportunities.
401(k) with 100% match for first 3% and 50% match for next 2% (vested immediately).
Competitive paid time off.
Health insurance, dental, telehealth services starting Day 1.
Professional and leadership development programs.
Additional benefits: https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/fulltime_benefits.shtml
Who We Are WPS is a leading not‑for‑profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. We provide health insurance plans and manage benefits for millions of active‑duty and retired military personnel, and others. We have been serving the community for nearly 80 years.
The position may provide support to federal health care programs and other regulated industries. Individuals in this role are subject to all applicable federal regulations, agency contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. WPS personnel are required to undergo mandatory enhanced screening and background investigation before being granted access to sensitive information systems.
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We are looking for an experienced Principal SOC Analyst to lead and mentor our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. As the first line of defense, you will develop and optimize monitoring tools, respond to incidents, and drive continuous improvement across SOC operations.
Role Snapshot As a senior analyst, you will:
Lead SOC investigations and incident response, managing the end‑to‑end process including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post‑incident analysis.
Coordinate testing, simulations, and training exercises to ensure team readiness.
Mentor junior analysts and provide expert guidance on threat detection and response.
Design, implement, and maintain SOC monitoring solutions, tools, and procedures.
Represent the SOC function in audits, vendor discussions, cross‑functional meetings.
Maintain SOC documentation: SOPs, playbooks, monitoring protocols.
Serve in an on‑call capacity to support the SOC during incidents outside of regular business hours.
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT or related field (or equivalent experience).
7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with a focus on SOC activities.
Proficiency with SIEM platforms, log correlation, alert tuning, and threat detection strategies.
Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and aligning SOC operations with NIST, CMMC, MAC‑ARS controls.
Strong background in network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and AI/ML security principles.
Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python) and automation.
Leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Experience with security policy development, technical documentation, and diagramming tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Federal contract experience, CMMC or MAC‑ARS controls.
Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.
Remote Work Requirements
High speed cable or fiber internet.
Minimum 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream.
Review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.
Work Location The new employee is expected to live in Wisconsin. Employees within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway, Madison, WI) will be expected to work hybrid, 3 days per week. Remote work is available in approved states: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
Salary Range USD $125,000 – $160,000 (base pay varies based on experience).
Benefits
Remote and hybrid work options.
Performance bonus and merit increase opportunities.
401(k) with 100% match for first 3% and 50% match for next 2% (vested immediately).
Competitive paid time off.
Health insurance, dental, telehealth services starting Day 1.
Professional and leadership development programs.
Additional benefits: https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/fulltime_benefits.shtml
Who We Are WPS is a leading not‑for‑profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. We provide health insurance plans and manage benefits for millions of active‑duty and retired military personnel, and others. We have been serving the community for nearly 80 years.
The position may provide support to federal health care programs and other regulated industries. Individuals in this role are subject to all applicable federal regulations, agency contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. WPS personnel are required to undergo mandatory enhanced screening and background investigation before being granted access to sensitive information systems.
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