Director, IT Security Operations

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POSITION SUMMARY 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Security Operations Center (SOC) to lead our SOC team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence. This role will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents, and continuously improving the organization's security posture. The Director will also be responsible for developing and executing strategic initiatives, engaging with executive leadership, and communicating complex security concepts in layman's terms. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the SOC team, including security analysts, incident responders, and threat intelligence analysts. 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. 
• Develop and implement incident response procedures to handle security breaches, threats, and vulnerabilities. 
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to proactively improve the organization's security posture. 
• Manage and maintain a suite of security technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewall solutions. 
• Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure the security of network and endpoint devices. 
• Develop, update, and enforce security policies and procedures to comply with industry regulations and standards. 
• Work with audit and compliance teams to ensure that security measures meet all regulatory requirements. 
• Promote a strong security awareness culture throughout the organization through training and awareness programs. 
• Manage the budget for security operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient allocation of resources. 
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture. 
• Engage with executive leadership to communicate security strategies, risks, and incidents in a clear and understandable manner. 
• Provide expert guidance on security matters to senior leaders and other stakeholders. 
• Dive deep into technical security issues and translate complex concepts into layman's terms for non-technical audiences. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). 
• Proven experience in managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security operations team. 
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence. 
• Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred. 

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with other security operations tools and platforms. 
• Knowledge of current security threats and trends. 
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to information security. 

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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