Principal, Security Operations

Pearson VUE

. Lead and execute advanced SOC operations, including incident detection, triage, containment, and root cause analysis across Pearson environments .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading SOC operations, incident response, and detection engineering, with a strong focus on compliance with regulatory standards such as FedRAMP and UK GDPR. Proficient in developing automated response workflows and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Security OperationsIncident ResponseDetection EngineeringSOAR, EDR, NDR, SIEM TechnologiesCloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

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Hard Skills

Incident DetectionTriageContainmentRoot Cause AnalysisDetection Logic DevelopmentAutomated Response WorkflowsRisk AssessmentSOC Effectiveness MetricsCompliance StandardsCloud Security

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementMultitaskingAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SOAREDRNDRSIEMAWSAzureGCP

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsGovernment ClientsFedRAMPGovRAMPStateRAMPUK GDPRCyber EssentialsNCSC Guidance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute advanced SOC operations, including incident detection, triage, containment, and root cause analysis across Pearson environments
Work on-call to ensure 24x7 coverage during non-office hours
Develop, implement, and optimize detection logic, playbooks, and automated response workflows
Continuously assess and enhance SOC processes and procedures
Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to analyze emerging risks and integrate relevant TTPs into SOC operations
Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, translating technical findings into actionable insights
Ensure SOC activities comply with relevant standards and internal Pearson policies
Deliver executive-level reporting, risk assessments, and SOC effectiveness metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have experience working with regulated environments or government clients
Proven experience in security operations, incident response, and detection engineering (4+ years)
Hands-on expertise with SOAR, EDR, NDR, and SIEM technologies
Experience with one or more Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong background in multitasking, adapting, and thriving in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills, especially in stakeholder management and translating technical risk to non-technical audiences
US – Strong understanding of FedRAMP, GovRAMP and StateRAMP policies and practices
UK – Strong understanding of UK GDPR, Cyber Essentials and NCSC Guidance
Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure
Experience collaborating with red/purple teams and defensive teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
24x7 on-call coverage schedule