Manager Security Operations and Engineering

$148,000 - $225,000/Yr

SitusAMC - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Senior

Columbia, SC

Real Estate

About the position

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Security Operations and Engineering at SitusAMC is responsible for leading all security operations and engineering efforts across the organization. This role involves developing and executing the overall security operations strategy, managing security engineering projects, and overseeing day-to-day security operations focused on monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. The SVP will also evaluate and improve existing security measures, mentor a global team of security engineers and analysts, and ensure that security best practices are integrated into all aspects of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SitusAMC's security posture by implementing, managing, and monitoring security measures and controls.
• Oversee the daily operations and management of SAMC's Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Provide cybersecurity leadership and management to the SOC team, including security analysts and incident responders.
• Implement and manage security incident response procedures and playbooks.
• Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance, and management of security systems.
• Manage relationships with Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP).
• Manage daily SOC operations, including incident ticketing and metrics reporting.
• Define operational metrics and key performance indicators for operational excellence.
• Support GRC and audit teams in conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct thorough remediation and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain security incident response plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer security, information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of industry experience, with 2+ years in a VP level role.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, and Investigations.
• Proven hands-on technical management and leadership experience of security engineers and analysts.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, ISSAP, CISM preferred.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing security infrastructure.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong team management skills, leading a geographically dispersed team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with security controls or concepts related to various security community groups or standards.
• Ability to present technical issues in a non-technical manner.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays