Sr Director of Security Operations

NXP Semiconductor - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves leading and managing the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure efficient monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. The role encompasses overseeing vulnerability management, network security operations, incident response, threat hunting, and cloud security. Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with the Manufacturing security team to secure Operational Technology (OT) environments and will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing security operations team. Strategic planning and collaboration with other departments and external partners are also key components of this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) and ensure efficient monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
• Oversee vulnerability assessment and mitigation efforts, ensuring the reduction of vulnerabilities across the organization.
• Ensure proper security management and oversight of the enterprise networks including firewalls, SD-WAN, WAF, and more.
• Lead Red Team/Blue Team operations, conduct penetration testing, and manage incident response efforts for critical environments.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
• Collaborate with industry-leading Manufacturing security team to analyze and secure Operational Technology (OT) environments.
• Oversee the security posture of assets hosted in AWS/Azure, ensuring the protection of critical assets.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing security operations team, fostering a culture of security excellence.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for security operations, aligning with organizational goals and objectives.
• Work closely with other departments and external partners to enhance the organization's overall security posture.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience in security operations, network security, and IT infrastructure management.
• Proven track record in managing SOC, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience in designing and implementing secure network architectures and security solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IPS, IDS).
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows server administration.
• Expertise in network protocols and security standards.
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Perl) for automation and security tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) and/or instructor (RHCI)
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) in Routing & Switching and Service Provider
• VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
• Fortinet Network Security Professional (NSE4) and Architect (NSE7)
• Highly desirable: CISSP; CCNP, CCDP, CCIP, CCNP Security