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 Security Operations at Teradata is a pivotal role responsible for leading and enhancing the company's cybersecurity efforts. This position requires a seasoned leader with a strong technical background who can balance security requirements with business objectives. The individual will oversee a global team dedicated to monitoring Teradata's network and responding to cybersecurity threats, ensuring that security measures are integrated into departmental strategies. The role involves strategic guidance, incident response management, and the development of security policies, all while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.

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.
• Coordinate immediate response to security incidents and manage security investigations.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders for security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and develop security policies.
• Promote security awareness through training and education programs.
• Evaluate and manage security technologies and tools to enhance operations.
• 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.
• Exceptional skills in process development, project management, and stakeholder collaboration.
• 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 like 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 a dynamic environment and solve complex problems.

Benefits

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