Sr Manager of Security Operations
PluralsightAbout the role
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Security Operations to lead our security operations team and oversee the day-to-day protection of company assets, data, and infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CISO and collaborating with other business units, you will be responsible for driving operational security excellence, managing incident response, and continually improving our security posture in a fast-paced technology environment.
Who you’re committed to being:
An inquisitive, curious, problem solver who is always looking for better ways to address privacy problems.
Persistent Problem-Solver - You know how to protect the business and as the business changes, you find ways to implement privacy standard methodologies in a practical way.
An amazing communicator and effective doer. People trust and follow you.
You use data, compassion and good judgment to approach business and people problems.
A self-starter. You like to understand the expected outcome, get the context, and then work entrepreneurially to get it done.
You enjoy researching, implementing, and encouraging security and privacy best practices.
Organized, can be flexible, and most importantly, create solutions for any problem with a can-do attitude!
What you’ll do:
Security Operations Center (SOC) Leadership (20%) - Lead, mentor, and develop the SOC team, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, analysis, and response to security events.
Incident Response Management (20%) - Oversee the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Management (15%) - Oversee threat intelligence collection, vulnerability assessments, and ensure timely remediation of identified risks.
Security Policy & Procedure Development (10%) - Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and compliance requirements.
Security Tool & Technology Management (20%) - Evaluate, implement, and optimize security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.) to ensure robust protection and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder Communication & Reporting (10%) - Regularly communicate security status, risks, and incidents to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
Compliance & Audit Support (5%) - Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR).
Experience you’ll bring:
Deep knowledge of security operations principles, best practices, frameworks, and technologies
Proficiency with incident response, threat detection, network security, SIEM, and vulnerability management processes
Regulatory experience (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC II, PCI, NIST 800, etc.)
Experience managing and mentoring technical security teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Strong understanding of current threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
Experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) at scale
Proven experience leading a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security team
Hands-on expertise with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security operations tools
Demonstrated incident response leadership in real-world scenarios
Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience in developing, managing, and reporting on the security operations budget; forecast resource needs, track spend, and optimize investments to maximize risk reduction and operational effectiveness
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment
Requirements:
Requires a minimum of 8 years of related or equivalent experience; or 6+ years with an advanced degree.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (highly preferred)
7+ years of progressive experience in information security, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
Why you’ll love working here:
We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
We cultivate a culture of trust
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s