Pune, India

Spaulding Ridge is an advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex, daily sales, and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations, efficient operational performance, and reliable financial management.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients, our business partners, our team, and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business, from strategy through implementation and business transformation.

What You Will Do and Learn

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Security Operations Senior Manager to join our organization. The ideal candidate will lead a team responsible for strengthening our organization's overall security posture through a holistic approach to cybersecurity. This role is a high-level individual performer who has matrixed leadership responsibilities and will over time have some direct management responsibilities. It is expected the person has had team management responsibilities in prior roles.

This challenging role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on our organization's security posture while working with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the cybersecurity field. This role combines offensive and defensive cybersecurity expertise with incident management, compliance knowledge, and automation skills.

Ideal candidates will be able to:

Lead and coordinate purple team activities, including both red team (offensive) and blue team (defensive) operations to identify and address security vulnerabilities in our IT infrastructure.
Design, execute, and oversee simulated cyber attacks to test and improve our organization's security defenses and incident response capabilities.
Develop and implement comprehensive incident management strategies, including detection, response, and recovery processes. This includes hands-on incident responses (twice per month on average).
Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 standards and GDPR/Data Privacy regulations, conducting regular audits and assessments to maintain adherence.
Automate security processes and workflows using scripting languages and relevant tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations.
Administer, configure, and maintain various security tools and platforms used within the organization including our security awareness program.
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement in cybersecurity practices.
Collaborate with other IT and business units to align security initiatives with overall organizational goals and objectives.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies, and implement appropriate measures to address evolving risks.
Prepare and deliver regular reports on security posture, incidents, and improvement recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong background in both offensive and defensive security operations.
2+ years of experience in Python, SQL, and experience with security automation tools.
Proven experience in incident management and response.
In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001 standards and GDPR/Data Privacy regulations.
Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common security tools.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP (preferred), CEH, OSCP (preferred), or equivalent.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Spaulding Ridge’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commitment

When we engage the expertise, insights, and creativity of people from all walks of life, we become a better organization, we deliver superior services to clients, and we transform our communities and world for the better.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of society and we take seriously the responsibility to cultivate a workplace where every bandmate feels accepted, respected, and valued for who they are. We do this by creating a culture of trust and belonging, through practices and policies that support DEI, and through our employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): CRE (Cultural Race and Ethnicity), Women Elevate, PROUD and Mental Wellness Alliance.

The company is committed to offering Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Spaulding Ridge and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to our VP of Human Resources, Cara Halladay ([email protected]). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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