Principal SOC Analyst

Overview

As a key member of the Security Operations Center (SOC), our Principal SOC Analyst serves as the first line of defense in WPS's highly secure and regulatory-compliant environment, delivering innovative solutions. This senior analyst leads and mentors other SOC analysts, develops and optimizes monitoring tools and procedures, and ensures clear, effective communication with auditors and business stakeholders. This role guides complex security initiatives, responds to incidents, and drives continuous improvement across SOC operations.

Salary Range

$125,000 ~ $160,000. The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Work Location

Our first consideration is Wisconsin for hybrid work. Employees within 45 miles of WPS Headquarters (1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI) are expected to work Hybrid 3 days a week. As a secondary consideration, remote work is approved in the following states : Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Lead security incident response by managing the end-to-end process : preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
• Coordinate testing, simulations, and training exercises to ensure team readiness.
• Provide expert-level guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts, fostering skill development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in threat detection and response capabilities.
• Design, implement, and maintain SOC monitoring solutions, tools, and procedures to enhance threat visibility, detection accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Represent the SOC function in audits, vendor discussions, cross-functional meetings, and other engagements, ensuring clear communication of security posture and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive SOC documentation, including SOPs, incident handling playbooks, and monitoring protocols to support operational consistency and compliance.
• Serve in an on-call capacity to support the SOC and Incident Response Manager during security incidents, ensuring timely escalation, coordination, and resolution of critical events outside regular business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficient with SIEM platforms, including log correlation, alert tuning, and threat detection strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Remote Work Requirements

Benefits

WPS Health Solutions is a not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. We are committed to a culture that values openness, collaboration, and support for diverse perspectives.

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