Director Of Information Security Operations

$200,000 - $225,000/Yr

TEKsystems - Santa Ana, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Santa Ana, CA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Information Security Operations at TEKsystems is responsible for leading the Security Operations Center (SOC) and ensuring the highest standards of security operations. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary team, overseeing incident response functions, and driving continuous improvements and automation within the SOC. The position requires strategic leadership to enhance threat detection capabilities and ensure compliance with security regulations while maintaining a focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead all activities within the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Lead the Global SOC, SIEM, SOAR, and Security Incident Response functions.
• Manage a department comprised of technical team members and managers from varied disciplines.
• Improve incident response times and reduce false positives.
• Enhance threat detection capabilities and drive innovation.
• Monitor and evaluate security operations and investigative processes.
• Provide oversight to all security incidents and determine root causes.
• Develop and manage operational playbooks and procedures for compliance.
• Direct a multidisciplinary team of incident responders and security consultants.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the cyber defense strategy.
• Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the cybersecurity team.
• Authorize projects and approve project designs and cost estimates.
• Develop and administer the department budget and long-range plans.
• Translate strategic goals into technical strategies for the department.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.
• Interface with executives to make operational decisions and resolve critical issues.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in information security.
• Proven leadership skills in managing security operations.
• Strong understanding of incident response and threat detection.
• Experience with security regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to develop and implement security programs and policies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automation in security operations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Knowledge of forensic investigations and eDiscovery processes.

Benefits

• Internet reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pet insurance