Oversee a lean team of analysts and engineers
Reporting into the VP of IT, you will have the opportunity to impact the trajectory of our IT delivery
Conduct on-site risk assessments and provide recommendations for remediation to business leaders and stakeholders for both Ultraviolet Cyber and our customers
Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners, including IT, Risk Management, and Compliance functions
Collaborate with field teams to identify and mitigate security risks associated with new initiatives or projects at Ultraviolet Cyber customers
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and programs aligned with organizational goals and objectives
Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity risk management and mitigation, including incident response and crisis management
Lead the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and procedures for a comprehensive information security, compliance, and IT risk management program
Drive cybersecurity as an enabler and value-add to the company’s core business functions
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of both technical and business aspects of cybersecurity to provide effective guidance to customers, field teams, and senior leadership
Collaborate with other functions, including IT, Risk Management, and Compliance, to ensure that cybersecurity is integrated into all aspects of the organization
Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive cybersecurity incident response plan and a disaster recovery plan.
Manage and oversee the effective deployment of security technologies and software.
Develop and manage security strategies for vendor selection and evaluation and monitor and manage the security aspects of the vendor lifecycle
Communicate with stakeholders about the cybersecurity posture and strategies clearly and effectively
Prepare and/or present cybersecurity reports for the Board of Directors and other stakeholders

Requirements

**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field; advanced degrees preferred
**Experience:**
- 10-15 years of cybersecurity experience
- At least 1 year of prior Sr Manager/Director experience (or equivalent role)
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving business outcomes through effective risk management and mitigation
- Demonstrated experience working with and supporting both internal stakeholders and customer/client stakeholders at all levels from direct contributor to executive leadership
**Skills:**
- Strong understanding of technical and business aspects of cybersecurity, including cloud security, threat intelligence, and incident response
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage on complex security topics with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including presenting to large audiences
- Experienced in interacting and influencing key security stakeholders (VP+ and CISO/CIO/CTO level) in large Enterprise organizations
- Ability to think strategically and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving threat landscape
**Technical Skills:**
- Deep expertise with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 including identity protection, conditional access, MFA, and hardening/secure baseline configurations
- Experience with endpoint detection and response tools, particularly SentinelOne, including policy tuning and noise reduction as well as incident response and containment
- Strong knowledge and experience with cloud (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) security architectures, strategies, and operations with particular emphasis on AWS and GCP
**Preferred Qualifications:**
**Certifications:** CISSP, CISM, or CEH certification; other relevant certifications preferred
- Experience with cloud security platforms and tools
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and implementing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives
- Experience leading security initiatives in a global organization with multi-national operations including management of regional information security and data protection requirements
- Experience leading security operations in an environment with MSSP-provided offensive and defensive security services

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Flexible working hours and remote-first culture
Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company
Exposure to enterprise-level finance and payroll operations
Supportive team culture with a focus on excellence and collaboration
401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
11 Paid Holidays Annually

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecuritycloud securitythreat intelligenceincident responseMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft 365endpoint detection and responseAWSGCPsecurity strategies

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkinginfluencing skillsteam leadershipstakeholder engagementdecision makingpresentation skillsrelationship managementrisk management

Certifications

CISSPCISMCEH