Manager, Cybersecurity Operations

About the position Join our team as the Manager of Cybersecurity Operations, where you’ll take the lead in safeguarding our enterprise against evolving cyber threats. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage the Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), incident response, endpoint security, email security, vulnerability management, security configuration standards, and related activities. You will also lead the incident response function, manage cybersecurity technologies, monitor and respond to cybersecurity alerts, develop security operations processes, provide best practice recommendations to stakeholders, and have a clear understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape. Ready to make an impact and protect what matters most? Responsibilities • Lead Cybersecurity Operations • Manage day-to-day SOC activities and MSSP partnership (24/7/365 coverage). • Drive incident response, containment, and remediation; lead tabletop exercises. • Develop and maintain runbooks for incident handling and escalation. • Oversee security incident triage, scope analysis, and impact assessment. • Publish reports and guidance on incident findings for stakeholders. • Track metrics, SLAs, and operational control effectiveness; drive automation. • Own Security Tools & Processes • Evaluate, select, and maintain MSSP, EDR, email filtering, vulnerability management, and other security tools and services. • Govern configurations for firewalls, endpoint security, and certificate key usage. • Monitor tool effectiveness and recommend improvements. • Collaborate with IT and business teams to align security solutions with requirements. • Stay current on emerging technologies and threat trends; advise on adoption. • Participate in policy development, risk governance, and risk assessments. • Drive Threat & Vulnerability Management • Develop and execute vulnerability management programs. • Conduct regular scans and hardening compliance checks for servers and network devices. • Monitor threat intelligence sources and recommend proactive mitigations. • Define and enforce secure system configurations and standards. • Partner with architects and engineering teams to ensure secure deployments. • Lead & Develop Your Team • Coach and mentor direct reports; foster skill development. • Manage hiring, performance reviews, and career growth. • Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement. Requirements • Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity, including 2+ years in operations leadership. • Technical Expertise: SOC management, incident response, vulnerability management, and security tools. • Skills: Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership ability. • Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Nice-to-haves • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent preferred. • Knowledge: NIST CSF, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2. Benefits • competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) • voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more • 401K plan has immediate vesting • hybrid work options • accrued paid time off and company paid holidays • Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave • tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service • salary range is $115,000 to $145,000 with annual bonus eligibility Apply tot his job Apply To this Job