SecOps Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Growth: Lead a small but growing team of security professionals, hiring and nurturing top talent while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Process Creation & Optimization: Develop, implement, and optimize processes to improve the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of security operations.
• Security Technology Management: Evaluate, enhance, and expand the organization's suite of security tools, ensuring they are tailored to the organization's needs and remain at the forefront of industry trends.
• Compliance & Governance: Oversee compliance initiatives, including GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance), SOC reporting, HIPAA, and other relevant frameworks. Drive readiness efforts for certifications like ISO and GDPR.
• Client Engagement: Act as the point of contact for security and privacy discussions with clients, including addressing concerns, responding to RFPs, and providing reassurance of the organization's security posture.
• Collaboration with Development Teams: Partner with development teams to integrate security best practices into the software development lifecycle, ensuring secure application development and deployment.
• AI Vulnerability Management: Monitor and address potential vulnerabilities related to AI technologies, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Windows environments (primary), with familiarity in Linux, Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure.
• Compliance Knowledge: Hands-on experience with GDPR, HIPAA, ISO standards, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Client-Facing Experience: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with clients on security/privacy topics and manage RFP processes.
• Security Operations Leadership: Prior experience managing or building a SecOps or similar team, with a focus on leadership and mentoring.
• Tool Proficiency: Exposure to modern security tools and platforms, with experience in evaluating and implementing solutions to enhance a security stack.
• Collaboration Skills: A demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with development, IT, and governance teams to ensure alignment between security operations and broader business goals.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate risks—particularly in emerging areas like AI vulnerabilities