Qualifications (Baseline)
- 5+ years in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, or related operational security work, including 2+ years in a lead, senior, or team-coordination capacity.
- Demonstrated ability to balance security principles with business realities in a risk-managed environment.
- Hands-on experience across incident response, security operations, and security initiatives.
- Strong background in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or cyber threat intelligence.
- Experience improving operational workflows, guiding analysts, and driving outcomes through process and technical maturity.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with an emphasis on repeatable, audit-ready documentation.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or equivalent experience and certifications.
- Must be comfortable supporting 3rd shift and on-call hours. 3rd shift schedule, Monday - Friday, from 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM CT.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Preferred
- Experience owning or shaping SOPs, SLAs, runbooks, or incident governance processes.
- Experience operating in environments with formal audit and compliance requirements.
- Experience driving cross-team alignment through RACI models, scope boundaries, or operational ownership frameworks.
Success Looks Like
- Leading a team that investigates consistently, with less friction and higher-quality documentation.
- Strengthening detection fidelity and reducing noise through prioritized tuning and coverage improvements.
- Governing incidents so they are handled, documented, and escalated in a way that holds up to audit.
- Improving collaboration across SOC, engineering, and partner teams so remediation and ownership are clear.
- Enabling the SOC to operate with greater speed, consistency, and accountability as detection and response needs mature.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of the salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $121,600 to $152,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
- Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US Benefits Website
We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!
If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process. World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.
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