Senior Cyber Security Manager

job summary:

GROW WITH US

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners to our Company clients. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

• Giving Back to our communities.
  
  
  
  



• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
  
  
  
  



• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
  
  
  
  



• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.

Summary

The Senior Cyber Security Manager leads and supports ongoing cybersecurity activities, incident management, and projects, this role is at the forefront of safeguarding our organization's digital assets. Collaborates closely with leaders, IT teams, vendors, and cross-functional peers to ensure effective monitoring and vulnerability management.

As a senior-level IT professional, oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of our organization's cybersecurity strategy and policies. Working alongside a dedicated team, responsibilities include maintaining security systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and devising robust strategies to mitigate cyber threats and safeguard sensitive data.

With a keen eye on the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, proactively manage the overall security posture and risk management program, encompassing both on-premises and cloud-based solutions. Leadership extends to managing cybersecurity program elements, including team members, budgets, projects, incidents, legal matters, and compliance efforts, while providing strategic direction to both your team and other departments within IT and the wider organization.

The exceptional candidate will be driven by a passion for delivering measurable outcomes, not content with the status quo. They will take initiative, champion change, and drive continuous improvement, backed by data-driven recommendations and quantifiable solutions. Their commitment to follow-through ensures that obstacles and complexities are overcome to deliver tangible results.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organization's cybersecurity strategy and policies.
  
  
  
  



• Maintain security systems, identify vulnerabilities, and devise strategies to prevent cyber threats and data breaches.
  
  
  
  



• Manage the overall security posture and risk management program for on-premises and cloud-based solutions, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvement; Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of your team's efforts.
  
  
  
  



• Lead and support cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, infrastructure monitoring, incident management, and analytics reporting.
  
  
  
  



• Assumes designated leader role, where applicable, for the Cyber Incident Response Team, communicates incident to senior leaders, and engages team members to respond to the incident.
  
  
  
  



• Manage cybersecurity budgets, projects, incidents, legal matters, and compliance efforts.
  
  
  
  



• Provide high-level technical leadership in risk assessments, implementation, and operational aspects of information security procedures and products.
  
  
  
  



• Foster a culture of security awareness through training programs and communication efforts.
  
  
  
  



• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cyber security into projects, systems, and processes.
  
  
  
  



• Defines policy, recommends security controls, and provides all-inclusive costs for the implementation and management of cybersecurity solutions enterprise-wide.
  
  
  
  



• Provides leadership, guidance, and identifies development opportunities for the cybersecurity team members.
  
  
  
  



• Stay abreast of the latest information security threats, trends, and technologies, adapting security measures accordingly.
  
  
  
  



• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as SOC2, ISO, GDPR, NIST, and CCPA; collaborate with legal, risk and compliance teams as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in cybersecurity or IT infrastructure, and 5+ years in leadership roles.
  
  
  
  



• Background in infrastructure and experience managing cybersecurity activities and fixes.
  
  
  
  



• Working knowledge of cybersecurity operations, technologies, processes, and policies.
  
  
  
  



• Ability to effectively communicate cybersecurity risks and strategies to stakeholders and IT teams.
  
  
  
  



• Proficiency in both oral and written communication, including executive-level presentations.
  
  
  
  



• Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
  
  
  
  



• Mastery of California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Payment Card Industry Security Standard (PCI DSS), California Data Breach Notification Laws, California Information Security Office (CISO) Policies and Guidelines and other relevant data and cyber security standards and requirements.
  
  
  
  



• Ability to work at all levels within the organization and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
  
  
  
  



• strong leadership skills and ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements.
  
  
  
  



• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  
  
  
  



• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as SOC2, ISO, GDPR, NIST, and CCPA.
  
  
  
  



• Industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
  
  
  
  



• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  
  
  
  



• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
  
  
  
  



• Annual wellness incentives.
  
  
  
  



• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  
  
  
  



• Educational assistance.
  
  
  
  



• Commuting benefits.
  
  
  
  



• Employee referral program.

location: Sacramento, California

job type: Permanent

salary: $150,875 - 177,500 per year

work hours: 8am to 4pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organization's cybersecurity strategy and policies.
  
  
  
  



• Maintain security systems, identify vulnerabilities, and devise strategies to prevent cyber threats and data breaches.
  
  
  
  



• Manage the overall security posture and risk management program for on-premises and cloud-based solutions, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes and continuous improvement; Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of your team's efforts.
  
  
  
  



• Lead and support cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, infrastructure monitoring, incident management, and analytics reporting.
  
  
  
  



• Assumes designated leader role, where applicable, for the Cyber Incident Response Team, communicates incident to senior leaders, and engages team members to respond to the incident.
  
  
  
  



• Manage cybersecurity budgets, projects, incidents, legal matters, and compliance efforts.
  
  
  
  



• Provide high-level technical leadership in risk assessments, implementation, and operational aspects of information security procedures and products.
  
  
  
  



• Foster a culture of security awareness through training programs and communication efforts.
  
  
  
  



• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cyber security into projects, systems, and processes.
  
  
  
  



• Defines policy, recommends security controls, and provides all-inclusive costs for the implementation and management of cybersecurity solutions enterprise-wide.
  
  
  
  



• Provides leadership, guidance, and identifies development opportunities for the cybersecurity team members.
  
  
  
  



• Stay abreast of the latest information security threats, trends, and technologies, adapting security measures accordingly.
  
  
  
  



• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as SOC2, ISO, GDPR, NIST, and CCPA; collaborate with legal, risk and compliance teams as required.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Manager



• Minimum 10 years of experience



• Education: Bachelors (required)

skills:

• Manager



• Cybersecurity (5 years of experience is preferred)



• IT Experience (10 years of experience is preferred)



• CCPA



• CPR