Security Operations Manager

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Security Operations Team: Lead and mentor a team of security operations analysts, ensuring optimal performance, professional development, and alignment with organizational goals
• Managed Security Service Provider Management: Act as the primary liaison with the organization’s MSSP, ensuring service-level agreements (SLAs) are met, and facilitating seamless communication for threat detection and response
• Incident Response: Develop and maintain the organization's incident response plan, ensuring timely detection, analysis, containment, and remediation of security incidents. Ensure visibility of technology for incident detection and response purposes
• Security Toolset Operation: Oversee the operation and integration of security technologies, including SIEM, endpoint detection, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls, ensuring tools are up-to-date and functioning effectively
• Secure System Configuration: Ensure systems are configured securely by working closely with IT teams to enforce secure design, build, and maintenance practices
• Policy Implementation and Enforcement: Collaborate with the GRC team to ensure security policies, procedures, and standards are effectively implemented and adhered to across the organization
• Threat Intelligence and Monitoring: Ensure continuous monitoring and analysis of the organization's systems to detect any potential security threats, vulnerabilities, or breaches
• Compliance and Audit Support: Work with compliance teams to ensure security operations align with regulatory requirements and industry standards, providing necessary documentation for audits and assessments
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks by identifying and addressing vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions or security controls as needed
• Training and Awareness: Provide training and guidance to internal teams on secure practices and emerging threats to foster a culture of security awareness

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in security operations or related field, with 2+ years in a managerial or lead role
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, incident response processes, and security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and respond to changing threats

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC
• Experience working with third-party MSSPs and managing SLAs
• Healthcare IT Experience: Experience working in the healthcare industry, with a strong understanding of HIPAA compliance, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and the unique security challenges in healthcare environments