Cybersecurity Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Cybersecurity Manager to lead the organization's cybersecurity program, protect critical systems and data assets, and ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for overseeing security operations, risk management, incident response, security governance, and cybersecurity strategy across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in cybersecurity, information security governance, risk management, security operations, and compliance. They will work closely with executive leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to develop and maintain a robust security posture while supporting business growth and digital transformation initiatives.

Location Requirement

To support collaboration, security operations, and leadership engagement, candidates must currently reside in one of the following metropolitan areas in the United States:

• Dallas

• Houston

• Austin

• Atlanta

• Jacksonville

• Miami

• Nashville

• Charlotte

• Phoenix

Candidates residing outside of these locations will not be considered for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap

• Establish security policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks

• Align cybersecurity initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements

• Conduct regular security risk assessments and remediation planning

• Lead security awareness and cybersecurity training programs

• Report cybersecurity risks, trends, and initiatives to executive leadership

Security Operations & Threat Management

• Oversee day-to-day security operations and monitoring activities

• Manage Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and security tools

• Lead threat detection, threat hunting, and vulnerability management programs

• Monitor security alerts, incidents, and emerging cyber threats

• Coordinate proactive measures to prevent unauthorized access and cyberattacks

• Ensure continuous improvement of security controls and monitoring capabilities

Incident Response & Business Continuity

• Lead cybersecurity incident response planning and execution

• Coordinate investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery activities

• Manage communication and escalation during security incidents

• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions

• Develop and maintain cyber resilience and business continuity strategies

• Support disaster recovery planning and testing activities

Risk Management & Compliance

• Perform security risk assessments and control evaluations

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and frameworks

• Support audits, certifications, and regulatory reviews

• Maintain cybersecurity documentation and evidence repositories

• Identify security gaps and drive remediation efforts

• Monitor third-party and vendor security risks

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Oversee security controls across cloud and on-premises environments

• Collaborate with Infrastructure, DevOps, and Engineering teams on secure architecture design

• Implement identity and access management (IAM) best practices

• Review cloud security configurations and compliance requirements

• Ensure secure deployment and operation of enterprise systems

• Support Zero Trust and modern security architecture initiatives

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop cybersecurity personnel

• Coordinate with IT, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, HR, and Executive Leadership teams

• Manage external cybersecurity vendors, consultants, and service providers

• Support cybersecurity budgeting, resource planning, and tool evaluation

• Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization

• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity-related business decisions

Security Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop cybersecurity KPIs and executive dashboards

• Track and report security incidents, vulnerabilities, and risk trends

• Measure effectiveness of security programs and controls

• Recommend investments and improvements to strengthen security posture

• Conduct regular security program reviews and maturity assessments

• Support long-term cybersecurity strategy and planning initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 2+ years in a leadership, management, or senior security role

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices

• Experience managing security operations, incident response, and risk management programs

• Experience with SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring platforms

• Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)

• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), network security, and security architecture

• Experience supporting compliance and audit requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Must currently reside in one of the approved locations listed above

Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

• Professional certifications such as:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • GIAC certifications

  • CompTIA Security+

• Experience with NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or similar frameworks

• Experience managing Security Operations Center (SOC) functions

• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and modern security frameworks

• Experience with cloud-native security tools and platforms

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software development

• Experience in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, or government

• Vendor risk management and third-party security assessment experience

• Experience managing cybersecurity budgets and security technology evaluations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Security Operations

• Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) security incidents

• Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) to security incidents

• Number of security incidents successfully contained

• Security monitoring and alert response effectiveness

Risk & Vulnerability Management

• Critical vulnerability remediation rate

• Risk assessment completion rate

• Security control effectiveness score

• Reduction in high-risk findings over time

Compliance & Governance

• Audit readiness and compliance scores

• Regulatory and certification compliance status

• Policy review and implementation completion rate

• Third-party risk assessment completion rate

Security Awareness & Culture

• Employee security training completion rate

• Phishing simulation success rate

• Security awareness engagement metrics

• Reduction in user-related security incidents

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Incident recovery time performance

• Disaster recovery testing success rate

• Business continuity readiness score

• Operational resilience and uptime metrics

Reporting To

• Director of Information Security

• Head of Cybersecurity

• Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

• Chief Information Officer (CIO)

• Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Employment Type & Work Setup

• Full-Time

• Remote (Candidates must reside in approved locations)

• Hybrid opportunities may be available based on business requirements

• Participation in on-call escalation rotation for major security incidents when required

• Occasional travel for audits, leadership meetings, or security initiatives

Work Environment & Conditions

• Fast-paced and security-focused environment

• Collaboration with IT, Engineering, Compliance, Legal, and Executive Leadership teams

• Responsibility for protecting critical business systems and data assets

• Exposure to evolving cybersecurity threats and technologies

• Strong emphasis on risk management, resilience, compliance, and operational excellence

• Opportunity to influence enterprise security strategy and organizational cybersecurity maturity

• Career growth opportunities into Director of Cybersecurity, Head of Security, or CISO leadership paths