Sr. Director, Cybersecurity Operations

$186,300 - $242,200/Yr

Teradata Operations - Hartford, CT

Full-time - Senior

Hartford, CT

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Director of Cybersecurity Operations at Teradata is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing and enhancing the company's cybersecurity efforts. This position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to balance security needs with business objectives. The director will lead a global team in monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats, ensuring the integration of security measures into departmental strategies, and driving initiatives for security modernization and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SOC team, ensuring effective training and collaboration among team members.
• Provide strategic and tactical security guidance for security operations projects, including evaluating technical controls.
• Oversee the deployment and optimization of cybersecurity operations technologies, managing threat management and incident response efforts.
• Develop and manage Teradata's cybersecurity incident response program, coordinating responses to security incidents.
• Manage detection and response capabilities, ensuring appropriate visibility and tuning of detection platforms.
• Define threat intelligence processes for collecting and analyzing data to enhance security operations.
• Run a comprehensive Vulnerability Management program to ensure accurate vulnerability posture and remediation processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, developing risk management strategies.
• Develop metrics to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the security operations program.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and oversee vendor relationships for security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and develop security policies and procedures.
• Promote security awareness through training and education programs across the organization.
• Evaluate and implement security technologies to enhance operations and stay current with emerging trends.
• Engage in ethical hacking to identify potential security weaknesses and implement preventive measures.
• Stay updated on the latest information security risks and evaluate emerging threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years in leadership roles within the information security or cybersecurity field.
• Demonstrated experience in information security operations and extensive background in cybersecurity technologies.
• Familiarity with security technologies such as EDR, SOC, NDR, SIEM, SOAR, XDR, IAM, Zero Trust Security, CSPM, and MDR.
• Knowledge of security and control frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST, ITIL, SOX, and GDPR.

Nice-to-haves

• Recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.
• Ability to develop and implement comprehensive strategies and operational plans.
• Expertise in communicating complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Capacity to navigate dynamic environments and solve complex problems innovatively.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build high-performing teams.

Benefits

• Flexible work model
• People-first culture
• Focus on well-being
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Competitive Total Rewards package