IT Security Manager jobs in the United States

Description

You will be at the forefront of protecting enterprise-level clients from a wide range of security threats. In this role, you will lead a dedicated team of engineers to implement and manage advanced security solutions that safeguard critical information and systems. This position is ideal for someone who is highly motivated, self-driven, and enjoys taking initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Incident Handling & Response: Manage security incidents including malware, ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Analyze data from security tools like EDR, SIEM, firewall logs, and vulnerability assessments for effective response.
• Firewall/IDS/IPS Management: Design, install, and manage firewalls, including IDS/IPS integration and configuration of unified threat management (UTM) features such as antivirus and content filtering.
• SOC/SIEM Management: Oversee security information and event management (SIEM) tools, configuring alerts and developing incident response plans to mitigate threats.
• Audit & Compliance: Support audits to ensure adherence to best practices and regulatory compliance, developing corrective action plans for identified gaps.
• Advanced Malware Prevention: Implement and manage modern endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms to prevent and identify advanced persistent threats.
• Digital Forensics: Utilize forensic tools and methods to detect and analyze anomalies, malicious activity, and data breaches within the network.
  
  

Technology Environment

Familiarity With The Following Technologies Will Be Highly Beneficial

• Antivirus/Malware Endpoint Protection: SentinelOne, CrowdStrike
• Vulnerability Assessment: Nessus, Qualys
• Firewalls/UTM Technologies: FortiGate, Cisco ASA, SonicWall, Palo Alto
• IDS/IPS, VPNs (IPSEC, SSL)
• Penetration Testing Tools
• DNS & Active Directory with MFA Solutions
• O365 with Security Tools
• Cloud Implementations: AWS, Azure
  
  

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in large IT security environments, with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• 2-4 years of experience managing a team of engineers.
• Strong understanding of all eight domains of cybersecurity.
• Experience in automating incident and vulnerability management processes.
• Minimum Security certification; CISSP, CEH, CASP , Cisco CyberOps, or CCNP Security certifications are highly desirable.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Excellent organizational fit with the team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities.
• Creative, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
  

Join Us

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead a dynamic security engineering team and significantly impact the security infrastructure of major enterprises, this position is for you. We value continuous learning and provide an environment where you can grow your expertise while contributing to the security of our clients.

Employment Type: Full-Time