Sr. Manager, Information Security

Job Description

The Information Security Threat Detection and Response team uses advanced technologies like AI-driven threat detection and automated response platforms to monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time. It acts as the hub for defense strategies, security tool integration, and rapid, data-driven decisions to protect the organization's digital ecosystem. The Senior Manager, Threat Detection and Response will report to the Senior Director, Information Security & Operations. In this role, as a forward-thinking leader, you will be responsible for evolving our Security Operations Center (SOC). This role is critical to our mission of safeguarding patient data, maintaining compliance, and ensuring the resilience of technology systems-through both traditional security operations and the strategic use of automation and AI-based security technologies. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Your Work

In this role, you will:

• Execute information technology strategies, plans, and priorities for a comprehensive information security program
• Create relationships within Blue Shield to understand business requirements and work with them to accomplish those requirements within the security framework
• Manage staff in the planning, design, and support the security technology stack
• Develop and maintain relationships with managers in business unit teams and the IT teams to drive security plans
• Manage and escalate roadblocks that may jeopardize security monitoring operations, infrastructure, and SLAs
• Lead and manage the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), overseeing real-time monitoring, detection, and response to threats
• Integrate and optimize AI-driven threat detection tools, machine learning models, and behavioral analytics to identify anomalies across systems and data
• Develop and maintain automated playbooks for common security incidents to improve response times and reduce analyst fatigue. Continually enhance forensic and investigation capabilities to meet the needs of the organization
• Track and report on performance metrics and KPIs for security operations, automation efficiency, and AI tool effectiveness
• Serve as a security innovation leader, staying ahead of emerging technologies and integrating them into SOC strategy

Qualifications

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Requires at least 10 years prior relevant experience, including 4 years of management experience
• Requires strong knowledge of security operations, incident response, SIEM platforms, and threat detection technologies
• Requires direct experience building and leading a high functioning 24x7 SOC operation, security incident management, and investigations & forensics function
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, HIPAA, and CIS Controls
• Requires exceptional communication skills with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent highly desired

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About the Team

About Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies

Stellarus, launched in January 2025, is designed to scale innovative healthcare solutions that support customers in creating a health care experience deserving of their family, friends, and neighbors.

Stellarus is part of a family of organizations that is overseen by a nonprofit corporate entity named Ascendiun. The Ascendiun Family of Companies also includes Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan and Altais, a clinical services company.

Stellarus' vision is to empower its customers to create a healthcare experience that is worthy of their family, friends, and neighbors. Stellarus' objective is to offer innovative, modern, scalable solutions that challenge the health care status quo. This very closely aligns with Blue Shield of California's vision by using innovation to improve quality, affordability, and experience for members.

To achieve our mission, we foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the various communities we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive workplace that upholds our values and advances our goals.

Our Values:

At Stellarus, our core values of agility, trust, drive, courage and service shape our approach to developing innovative product offerings.

Our Workplace Model:

At Stellarus and the Ascendiun Family of Companies, we believe in fostering a workplace environment that balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility. As we continue to evolve our workplace model, our focus remains on creating spaces where our people can connect with purpose - whether working in the office or through a hybrid approach - by providing clear expectations while respecting the diverse needs of our workforce.

Two Ways of Working:

• Hybrid (Default): Work from a business unit-approved office at least two (2) times per month (for roles below Director-level) or once per week (for Director-level roles and above).Exceptions:

o Member-facing and approved out-of-state roles remain remote.

o Employees living more than 50 miles from their assigned offices are expected to work with their managers on a plan for periodic office visits.

o For employees with medical conditions that may impact their ability to work in-office, we are committed to engaging in an interactive process and providing reasonable accommodations to ensure their work environment is conducive to their success and well-being.

• On-Site: Work from a business unit-approved office an average of four (4) or more days a week.

Physical Requirements:

Office Environment - roles involving part to full time schedule in Office Environment. Based in our physical offices and work from home office/deskwork - Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of work day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.