Senior Manager, IT Security Operations

The Senior Manager Technology - Security Operations (SecOps) is a strategic role responsible for overseeing critical security operations functions, including management of Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2) incidents, all SecOps projects, architecture design, technology refresh, Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Value (POV) evaluations, solution evaluation, creation of Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI), implementation, security governance and compliance, and DDoS solutions. The role demands exceptional stakeholder management, conflict management, and technical expertise to ensure robust cybersecurity defenses and alignment with organizational objectives.

Incident and Crisis Management:

• Lead the response to P1/P2 incidents, ensuring rapid detection, containment, and resolution while minimizing business impact.
• Oversee post-incident reviews, root cause analyses, and implementation of preventive measures.

Project and Program Management:

• Manage all SecOps projects, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery aligned with strategic goals.
• Drive technology refresh initiatives to modernize security infrastructure.
• Oversee implementation of new security solutions, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption.

Architecture and Solution Design:

• Lead the design of secure, scalable, and resilient security architectures.
• Conduct POC/POV evaluations to assess the feasibility and value of new security technologies.
• Evaluate solutions and create RFPs/RFIs to procure best-in-class security tools and services.

Security Governance and Compliance:

• Establish and enforce security governance frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures to support a strong security posture.
• Coordinate audits and ensure remediation of identified gaps.

DDoS Protection:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of DDoS mitigation solutions to protect critical systems and services.
• Monitor and respond to DDoS threats, ensuring business continuity.

Stakeholder and Conflict Management:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, IT teams, vendors, and auditors, to align security initiatives with business needs.
• Manage conflicts effectively, fostering collaboration and resolving disputes to maintain operational harmony.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for SecOps, incorporating emerging threats and technologies.
• Provide thought leadership on cybersecurity trends and best practices.
• Mentor and guide SecOps teams to build a high-performance culture.

• Deep knowledge of security architecture, incident response, and DDoS mitigation strategies.
• Strong project management and strategic planning abilities.
• Expertise in security governance, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and conflict management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities under pressure.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Security Gateways including but not limited to
  • Checkpoint Firewall
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • Algosec Firewall Assurance Tools
  • IBM Guardium DAM
  • Force point Web Filters
  • Proxy Fireeye NX
  • Proxy Zscaler
  • Azure Cloud Security Operations
  • FIM Tripwire
  • DDOS Arbor
  • DDOS Radware
  • F5 WAF
  • WAF Radware
  • F5 Load balancer
  • Zero Trust Solution
  • Email Forcepoint
  • ATP Fireeye NX
  • Cisco IPS
  • Imprivata Single Sign on & 2 Factor Authentication 
  • Microsoft EOP Email Security"
  • F5 LTM 

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