Senior Manager, IT Security Ops

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

We are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Manager to lead the establishment of a Security Operations Center (SOC) from the ground up. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity operations, incident response, and team management. This is a unique opportunity to shape the SOC's strategy, processes, and team culture in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities & Deliverables -

• SOC Development: Design and implement the SOC framework, including policies, procedures, and technology infrastructure.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage a diverse team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Incident Response: Develop and oversee incident response plans, ensuring effective detection, analysis, and mitigation of security incidents.
• Threat Intelligence: Integrate threat intelligence into SOC operations to enhance proactive Défense mechanisms.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Establish continuous monitoring capabilities and develop metrics for performance reporting to stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, compliance, IT and other departments to align security initiatives with business objectives.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the SOC budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Training & Awareness: Implement training programs to raise security awareness across the organization.
• Partnership: Partner with peers in the Product Security and Compliance department towards developing standardized incident response playbook catered towards vulnerability detection & remediation

Required Experience & Education -

• Education: Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a managerial role within a SOC environment.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in security technologies (SIEM, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, etc.) and knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options   
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage  
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages  
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies   
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper    
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up   
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration   
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performanc