Sr. Director, Cybersecurity Operations

$186,300 - $242,200/Yr

Teradata Operations - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

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 that security measures are integrated into departmental strategies, and managing incident response and vulnerability management programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SOC team, ensuring effective training and motivation of team members.
• Provide strategic and tactical security guidance for security operations projects.
• Oversee the deployment and optimization of cybersecurity operations technologies.
• Develop and manage Teradata's cybersecurity incident response program.
• Manage detection and response capabilities, ensuring appropriate visibility and alert rationalization.
• Define threat intelligence feeds and processes for security operations.
• Run a comprehensive Vulnerability Management program for accurate vulnerability posture.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks with effective management strategies.
• Develop metrics to measure the efficiency of the security operations program.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and oversee vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and develop security policies.
• Promote security awareness through training and education programs.
• Evaluate and manage security technologies and tools.
• Engage in ethical hacking to identify potential security weaknesses.
• Stay current with information security risks and 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 cybersecurity technologies.
• Familiarity with security technologies such as EDR, SOC, NDR, SIEM, SOAR, XDR, IAM, and Zero Trust Security.
• Knowledge of security and control frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001, PCI, HIPAA, NIST, 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.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Benefits

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