Senior Manager, Cybersecurity

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Cybersecurity to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will lead cyber defense and response operations, with a strong emphasis on incident readiness, detection engineering, and measurable improvements across complex technology environments. You will partner closely with global teams to strengthen monitoring, reduce response times, and build a more resilient security posture across on-premises and multi-cloud infrastructure. The position also includes shaping operational priorities, driving automation, and ensuring the team is aligned to evolving threats and business risk.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $240,000 – $379,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber defense and response functions to ensure operational readiness and alignment with cybersecurity strategy.
• Manage the full incident response lifecycle, from investigation through post-incident review.
• Improve detection and response efficiency across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
• Define monitoring requirements and compliance standards based on the evolving threat landscape.
• Own operational performance metrics such as MTTD, MTTC, and MTTR, with a focus on root-cause improvements.
• Implement cyber defense and response improvements using agile methods and maintain a risk-prioritized backlog.
• Automate repetitive SOC tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual workload.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including 4+ years in a management role within a SOC or incident response function.
• Strong technical skills in SIEM, automation workflows, and incident investigation.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP, including securing AI/ML workloads.
• Experience driving operational metrics and measurable improvements.
• Proven ability to lead global teams using agile practices.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex security concepts.

Benefits

• Equity options available.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Supportive team culture that values psychological safety and celebrates achievements.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.