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Sr Director, IT Head of Security Operations

United States - California - Foster City💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Mission-critical leader responsible for safeguarding the integrity of scientific data, digital assets, and operational environments while directing enterprise security capabilities.

Role type

Sr Director, Head of Security Operations

Builds

Enterprise security capabilities, MSP operations, and security strategies supporting business outcomes.

Domain

Biopharmaceutical / Cyber Security

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Cyber Security capability areas, Risk assessment and management, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Platform Security, application security, vulnerability management, MSP management, automation, strategic planning, budget planning, vendor performance management, application security testing (SAST/DAST), penetration testing, security remediation

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Define and execute multi-year Security Operations strategy and roadmap; Lead and manage the Security Operations function across all domains; Lead and manage the Security Identity and Access Management team; Lead and manage MSP Operations team; Own operational budget planning and vendor performance; Lead continuous improvement and automation activities; Represent Security Operations in enterprise governance and audit forums; Advise senior leaders on operational security risks; Support Merger & Acquisition related activities; Lead and manage the application security team

Seniority

Senior Director, strategic leadership & team management

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