Senior Manager, Security Operations and Identity Management

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Job Summary

Senior Manager of Security Operations and Identity Management

Essential Functions

• Ensure that SIEM and SOAR environments are “fit for purpose” and continually enhanced to cover known and emerging MITRE ATT&CK techniques
• Manage the global SOC team responsible for 24x7 alerting, triage, investigation and Incident Response. Monitor and improve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Track SOC Maturity and partner with CISO to establish road map for growing SOC capabilities and automation
• Manage the Cyber Threat Intelligence program
• Oversee forensics, litigation support, and e-discovery capabilities in support of requests from Legal
• Lead the team responsible for identity lifecycle functions, identifying and implementing best practices to automate repetitive processes
• Oversee IAM architecture design, deployment and delivery of capabilities to achieve target levels of cyber maturity and efficiency, working with vendors, partners and other 3rd parties
• Ensure compliance with required regulations and frameworks across all divisions and markets, driving timely remediation of any IAM deficiencies
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, engineering, business management, operations management, or related field or discipline
• 10+ years' experience in cyber security with 3+ years in a management role
• Solid understanding of IAM principles, design and engineering, including Single sign-on (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Working knowledge of multiple IAM systems (traditional and cloud)
• Experience implementing Zero Trust capabilities in complex operating environments

Additional Qualifications

• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GSEC, etc)
• Experience with modern cloud detection and response tools and processes
• Operational Technology (OT) experience