The Information Security Manager leads the organization’s day-to-day security operations and security administration functions. This role is responsible for managing Security Analysts, overseeing security monitoring and incident response activities, and ensuring operational security controls are executed effectively and consistently.
This position partners closely with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IT, infrastructure, cloud, risk, audit, and business stakeholders to maintain and strengthen the organization’s security posture.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage Security Analysts responsible for security operations center (SOC) activities and security administration
Oversee daily security monitoring, event triage, escalation handling, and incident response coordination
Establish team priorities, assign work, and ensure timely completion of operational security tasks and remediation activities
Develop and report on security operations metrics, trends, and performance indicators
Oversee administration of security tools, including monitoring platforms, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and access controls
Manage user access administration, privileged access review support, and periodic access validation processes
Ensure security controls are functioning effectively and that issues are tracked, escalated, and remediated
Maintain team procedures, runbooks, and documentation for security operations and incident response
Support the implementation, tuning, and effectiveness of security tools and monitoring capabilities
Lead incident detection and response activities, including escalation to leadership when appropriate
Coordinate with IT and system owners on containment, remediation, recovery, and lessons learned
Monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities and direct team focus accordingly
Support audit readiness, assessments, and operational response exercises
Manage, coach, and develop Security Analysts, including performance management and career development
Promote consistency in investigation, documentation, escalation, and communication practices
Partner with the CISO on staffing, workload planning, and operational maturity initiatives
Collaborate with Audit, Risk, Compliance, and IT teams on control validation and issue remediation
Support third-party reviews and audit follow-up activities
Escalate material risks, control gaps, and resource concerns to the CISO
Ensure alignment with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field required, or equivalent work experience
5 years of experience in information security, security operations, or a related technical discipline
2 years of people leader experience required
Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred
Prior experience leading or supervising technical or security teams preferred
Experience in security operations, incident response, monitoring, access control, or vulnerability management
Experience supporting audits, control reviews, or compliance activities preferred
Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, GIAC)
Strong knowledge of security operations processes, incident triage, escalation, and control administration
Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, firewalls, IAM, and ticketing systems
Understanding of identity and access management concepts, including privileged access and access reviews
Working knowledge of enterprise environments (Windows, Linux, networking, cloud)
Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF and operational risk practices
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive operational outcomes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders
Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, visualize, talk, hear, and handle or touch objects or controls. The employee may occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
This position is an office-based position where you must be able to sit for long periods of time. The employee will be working on a computer 90% of the time.