Head of Cybersecurity Defense Operations
Core
Manages multiple cybersecurity departments and strategic priorities to protect the Bank from internal and external threats.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity operations leader (Head of Cybersecurity Defense Operations)
Builds
Comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, incident response policies, workforce plans, and secure cloud/identity/security engineering programs.
Domain
Financial services + Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment, incident response, vendor security due diligence, team leadership, budget management, regulatory compliance, security technology selection, workforce planning, internal control design
Preferred skills
TS/SCI clearance eligibility, mentoring cybersecurity people leaders, strategic prioritization in regulated environments, financial services regulatory expertise, cybersecurity innovation
Technologies
Security Operations Center (SOC), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Threat Intelligence, Identity and Access Management (IAM), SAST/DAST, Cloud Infrastructure
Responsibilities
Drive cybersecurity strategy alignment with organizational needs; partner with leadership to direct financial and human resources; monitor risk measurement effectiveness; establish incident response policies; collaborate on security technology selection; create workforce plans and career paths; guide security training programs; assess vendor security controls; manage budgets for overseen functions; maintain internal control standards and audit points.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC managing 25+ FTEs
