Cybersecurity Operations Manager

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

Cyber Security
People Management
Team Leadership
CISM
CISSP
HIPAA
Health Care
Leadership
Management
Operational Excellence
Vulnerability Management

Job Details

Job Title: Cybersecurity Operations Manager

Job Type: Full-Time Employee

Location: Stamford, CT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Manager who will hold a key leadership role responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the organization's cybersecurity operations. This individual leads a team of skilled professionals and serves as an interface for managing external security partners, including a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). The role is focused on maintaining a resilient security posture through effective incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous evaluation of operational metrics.

In this position, the Cybersecurity Operations Manager will ensure that security tools are optimized, staff performance is aligned with strategic objectives, and projects are delivered efficiently. Success in this role requires a balance of technical expertise, operational excellence, and strong leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and a commitment to protecting organizational assets in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Expert level knowledge of security technologies and best practices within the realm of the specific role.
  • Solid understanding of technologies and services used across the IT portfolio and how to effectively integrate security capabilities
  • Verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Good people management skills required to manage a technical team.
  • Ability to work with customers at all levels
  • Sound judgement to recognize and escalate situations where tradeoffs between security and other operational priorities exist.
  • Ability to respond to Cyber Security alerts and communicate during off hours is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, information security, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role, with demonstrated experience leading teams and managing external partners.
  • Minimum 3 years of healthcare experience (preferred)
  • Proven success managing MSSP relationships and third-party vendor performance.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and frameworks, including NIST, HIPAA, and MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Experience in incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead across technical and non-technical groups.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (preferred).
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) (preferred).
  • Additional certifications such as CISM, GIAC, or HCISPP are advantageous.
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