Spaulding Ridge - Senior Manager - IT Security Operations

- We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Security Operations Senior Manager to join our organization.

- The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for strengthening our organization's overall security posture through a holistic approach to cybersecurity.

- This role is a high-level individual performer who has matrixed leadership responsibilities and will over time have some direct management responsibilities.

- It is expected the person has had team management responsibilities in prior roles.

- This challenging role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's security posture while working with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the cybersecurity field.

- This role combines offensive and defensive cybersecurity expertise with incident management, compliance knowledge, and automation skills.

- Lead and coordinate purple team activities, including both red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) operations to identify and address security vulnerabilities in our IT infrastructure.

- Design, execute, and oversee simulated cyber attacks to test and improve our organization's security defenses and incident response capabilities.

- Develop and implement comprehensive incident management strategies, including detection, response, and recovery processes.

- This includes hands-on incident responses (twice per month on average).

- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 standards and GDPR/Data Privacy regulations, conducting regular audits and assessments to maintain adherence.

- Automate security processes and workflows using scripting languages and relevant tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.

- Administer, configure, and maintain various security tools and platforms used within the organization including our security awareness program.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in cybersecurity practices.