We are seeking a Network Security Operations Manager for a contract-to-hire role in the Denver Tech Center.
In this role, you will manage the 24x7 Security Operations Center and Tier II-IV Security Engineers to proactively identify, protect and respond to security incidents according to the Incident Response Plan and Playbooks. Additional responsibilities include:
- Manages processes and controls that acquire and correlate security-relevant system and application log data into the SIEM.
- Oversees, coordinates, and controls the management of cyber incidents.
- Manages the execution of security countermeasures to reduce mean time to remediate security events.
- Leads Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering efforts to, identify threat vectors, develop use cases for security monitoring and execute Threat Hunts.
- Continuously drive the implementation of automation capabilities utilizing Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) capabilities.
- Creation of reports, dashboards, and metrics for Security Operations and executive reporting.
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
- Continually evaluate security operational strategies and identifies and develop requirements for new operational security counter-measures, leading the organization in their deployment.
- Advises Network Operations leadership of security operations status.
BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 7 years of IT or Network work experience
- Minimum 5 years of Security experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in managing information security functions that perform monitoring and incident response
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience within Security Operations
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of network and system security vulnerabilities and exploits.
- Understanding of how to detect security attacks and anomalies and how to respond to security incidents and intrusions
- Knowledge of forensic methodologies and best practices to investigate intrusions, preserve evidence, and coordinate a unified security response
- Demonstrated experience in managing information security events and incidents for large and sophisticated networks
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to work across functional boundaries, build consensus and drive results
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, and suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and good presentation skills
- A problem solver, able to balance competing priorities, strong process orientation, and ability to manage through complexity and rapid change
- After Hours work required during critical security incidents
- Minimal travel is required to participate in industry events
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience managing a Security Operations team
- Current security certifications, such as CISSP, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), GIAC Certified Security Expert, Incident Handler or Forensics Analyst or similar
This contract role will be based out of Denver, CO. This role will include a salary (range will vary on experience and can be negotiable- the current range is $107,000- $190,000), a comprehensive suite of benefits, and possible bonus opportunities upon full time/permanent conversion.
