Manager - Cyber Defense Operations
Core
Lead a 24/7 Security Operations Center, overseeing Incident/Threat Management, Endpoint Security, and Vulnerability Management to safeguard the enterprise.
Role type
Senior IC Security Operations Manager (SecOps)
Builds
Production security operations programs, incident response playbooks, and automated detection workflows
Domain
Cybersecurity / Security Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Incident response leadership, Threat hunting, SIEM/UEBA/SOAR/EDR platform mastery, Vulnerability management, Team mentorship, Executive communication, MSSP partnership management, Alert tuning, Process optimization
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISM certifications, Palo Alto (PRISMA, Cortex XSIAM, XSOAR, XDR) proficiency, ZScaler expertise
Technologies
XSIAM, SOAR, SIEM, UEBA, EDR, Palo Alto, ZScaler
Responsibilities
Act as primary Incident Handler for critical/high-severity security incidents; Establish and lead advanced threat hunting activities; Translate operational gaps into solution requirements for XSIAM and SOAR implementation; Champion and execute Security Orchestration and Automation (SOAR) initiatives; Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing 24/7 security team; Provide executive communication on strategic security priorities and risk posture to CISO and VP-level stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
