Cyber Security Manager

Overview

On Site
$165000
Full Time

Job Details

Security Engineering Manager (Hybrid)

We are seeking a hands-on  Cyber Security Engineering Manager to lead and grow our enterprise cybersecurity capabilities. This role combines technical leadership with strategic oversight, focusing on designing secure systems, strengthening operational defenses, and guiding a skilled security team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a technical security team, setting goals, KPIs, and performance expectations.

  • Define and maintain enterprise security architecture for cloud and on-prem systems, ensuring secure-by-design principles.

  • Oversee integration and optimization of security tooling, including IAM, SIEM/SOAR, endpoint protection, DLP, and cloud security platforms.

  • Develop and enforce identity and access management processes, including RBAC, MFA, privileged access, and lifecycle automation.

  • Direct security operations, incident detection, and response activities, including forensics, penetration testing, and threat investigations.

  • Collaborate with infrastructure, applications, and data teams to embed security controls in enterprise processes.

  • Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, aligning technical controls with industry frameworks and regulations.

  • Communicate security risks and program status to executives and stakeholders, translating technical details into business impact.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 4 years managing technical security teams.

  • Hands-on expertise in security architecture, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, M365), and enterprise security operations.

  • Deep knowledge across multiple security domains: IAM, vulnerability management, incident response, SIEM, or network security.

  • Proven ability to lead enterprise security in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments and manage third-party SOC or MDR providers.

  • Strong technical skills with Microsoft security ecosystems, Sentinel, Defender, Intune, and vulnerability management tools.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to influence technical teams and executives.

  • Nice to have: advanced degree in cybersecurity, CISSP/CISM, cloud security certifications, familiarity with Zero Trust and OT security principles.


    Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.