Information Security Operations Manager - Optimize Search Group

Dallas, TX 75039

Job Title: Information Security Operations Manager
Duration: Direct Hire
Location: Dallas, TX or New York, NY 100% On-site

About the Role:

The IT Security team is responsible for the oversight and execution of a "cloud-first Information Security, Business Continuity and Risk Management programs to support our business goals. This includes, but is not limited to security operations, vulnerability and patch management, incident response, disaster recovery, business continuity, risk identification and mitigation planning / implementation, identity management, network security, privacy, and compliance.
In the Manager, Security Operations role, you will be working to help build and maintain security programs at a rapidly growing IT shared services company. You will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and be responsible for execution and oversight of day-to-day security monitoring and response, identification, and handling of security events, as well as executing numerous other security programs. This includes, but may not be limited to:

Responsibilities:

Leading the company's Security Operations team made up of in-house resources as well as an external SOC provider
Optimizing detection and response capabilities with a focus on automation
Participation in monitoring, validating, classifying, and responding to SOC escalated security events
Performing regular assessments on detection and response controls to improve the security posture and prevent regression
Driving maturity of the company's security operations procedures including the Incident Response framework
Leading and maturing the organization's Threat Hunting Program
Conducting forensics and root cause analysis on escalated or repeat security events as well as lead the build out of a DFIR team under Security Operations
Execution of vendor, infrastructure, M&A, and other security reviews as necessary
Execution of periodic user access reviews on critical systems and data
Driving identification and reporting of vulnerabilities and associated remediation
Collection and presentation of key Security Operations Metrics
Accurately assesses performance of direct reports. Provide timely feedback and coaching to develop talent.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
7-10 years of experience in Security Operations roles, preferable managing a Security Operations Center
Strong Microsoft 365 and Azure background
Microsoft Sentinel experience
Possession of or ability to obtain professional certifications in information security or risk management, such as a CISSP, CISM, CEH, or forensic certifications.
Strong knowledge of security, regulatory, and control frameworks, such as ISO270001, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and CIS.
Self-starter who demonstrates strong ownership of their domain and can benchmark the current state, propose improvements, and implement with little supervision
Interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to communicate security and risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters.
Natural passion for security and strong drive to see both projects and investigations to completion
Strong coaching and team building skills with the ability to motivate others through direct and indirect reporting relationships to achieve objectives.

Source : Optimize Search Group