Manager, Cyber Security Engineering | Remote, USA

This position can be hired remotely anywhere within the U.S.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the responsibilities and duties of the Cybersecurity Operations team, made up of a small team of Cybersecurity Engineers that perform Tier 2/3 SOC ticket response and cybersecurity engineering duties. Typical duties include security incident and event management, vulnerability management, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, data protection, and the operational management and deployment of various cybersecurity technologies. The Cybersecurity Engineering Manager will maintain a solid understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and report directly to Sr. Manager, Information Security Operations and Deputy CISO.

How you'll make an impact

• Execute security projects that apply new and existing technologies and solutions to solve business needs in the cybersecurity space.
• Proactively partner with business and technology leaders in the business units on the implementation of information security strategies and solutions.
• In partnership with corporate business partners, develop and drive initiatives that protect the company’s IT and information assets.
• Develop runbooks, standard operating procedures, standards, policies, and other security documentation.
• Manage the administration of various cybersecurity solutions.
• Provide daily operational support and maintenance for the various security technologies ensuring we get maximum return on investment.
• Monitor cyber related events, alerts, and threat intelligence to detect suspicious activity, then assist in the coordinated response to cyber-related incidents to minimize impact.
• Research and evaluate impact of new vulnerabilities, security alerts and threat intelligence.
• Assist in the execution of internal investigations in partnership with HR and Legal to gather necessary evidence to support the investigation of allegations, cases, and lawsuits.
• Stay informed of new security technologies and solutions to assist in the ongoing development of the overall security strategy.
• Leverage industry frameworks to standardize our program and measure maturity.
• Assist the Sr. Manager, Information Security Operations, in developing a comprehensive metrics program to report on security posture at both the operational and strategic level.
• Share experience, knowledge, and ideas with management and co-workers to maintain a kind and respectful team-based environment.
• Assist the GRC team in achieving necessary corporate, industry, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in after-hours support as needed to respond to security incidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Partner effectively with Business Unit(s) and IT counterparts to develop excellent working relationships that benefit the organization.
• Develop, lead, and retain a high-performing team that is composed of professionals working remote.
• Create an environment of open communication and opportunity for employees that results in the organization being viewed as an organization that develops talents and support employees’ careers.
• Strive for organization efficiency, innovation, automation, and simplification. Lead these efforts in the context of an increasingly complex business environment characterized by growing cyber and security threats and more complex regulatory requirements.
• Promote a corporate culture that is committed to information security best practices.
• Function with a high degree of integrity with an ability to keep information confidential.
• Demonstrate commitment and respect to Optiv’s culture, values and operating style with a strong customer support attitude.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree Cybersecurity, IT, or related field required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 4-7 years relevant work experience
• 2-4 years relevant management/supervisory work experience; preferably managing a SOC or related function
• Must have experience with several of the following: Microsoft, O365, LDAP, Active Directory, ServiceNow, SailPoint, Tenable, Crowdstrike, Defender, Netskope, Proofpoint, Splunk, Veracode, and Wiz.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, Data Loss Prevention, Email Security, and SOC/SIEM integration
• Proficient across multiple operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, and Linux
• Familiarity with Cloud (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS) environments and best practices for securing these environments with experience in Azure, AWS or GCP
• Familiarity with incident response tools and digital forensics concepts required
• Hands-on crisis and incident management experience
• Knowledge of industry frameworks such as NIST, CIS, etc
• Detail-oriented with strong conceptual, analytical, problem solving, decision making and planning skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; and demonstrated ability to interact with technical, non-technical, and business members of the organization
• Ability to accurately interpret business direction and clarify technology's alignment with stakeholder needs
• Ability to handle conflict and stressful situations

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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