Security Operations Manager

At Equitable, our power is in our people. We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential? Lead with Vision and Precision in Cybersecurity! Join our dynamic team as a leader who inspires and drives excellence in cybersecurity investigations. Your role will blend managerial expertise with hands-on technical skills, steering high-priority projects that fortify our digital defenses and enhance our team's agility and effectiveness. Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and Manage High Priority investigations with the Equitable Security Operations Center Detection team
• Primarily responsible for ensuring that security events and alerts are triaged and responded to with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism, to include contribution of analysis
• Ensure compliance to SLA, process adherence and process development to achieve operational objectives
• Develop and facilitate assessment and training programs for SOC Analysts
• Coordinate detection activities during cyber events
• Provide direction, technical support, and expert technical support to SOC Analysts
• Provide guidance and direction concerning preparations necessary to aid in the prevention and early detection of cyber events, and monitor and respond to cyber-attacks
• Facilitate development, approvals and annual reviews of SOC triage playbooks and provide guidance and feedback
• Coordinate Red Team/Blue Team, Wargames and other cybersecurity exercises
• SOC Reporting and Metrics
• Lead small to medium size Cybersecurity projects

Location and In Office Schedule: This role can work in the Syracuse, NY or Charlotte, NC office on a hybrid schedule of working in the office two days per week OR this role can work fully remote. The base salary range for this position is $125,000-$140,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below. Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or related field of study, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity operational roles
• Expert technical expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and Phishing protection platforms
• Extensive hands-on experience investigating and resolving complex cyber attacks including application, network and email based attacks
• 2 years of experience in Managing SOC Analysts
• 2 years of hands-on technical Cybersecurity experience across multiple domains of Cybersecurity
• 2 years of experience with security operations within public cloud environments
• 2 years of experience with security operations within large corporate on-prem environments including co-located data centers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certification/accreditation including ECIH, GCIH, CCSP, CISSP, or other SANS certifications
• Experience leading and managing Cyber Security teams in medium to large sized enterprises
• Demonstrated understanding of security controls frameworks
• Experience monitoring servers, workstations and other devices such as network and host-based intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, database security monitoring systems, firewalls/routers/switches, proxy servers, antivirus systems, file integrity monitoring tools, and operating system logs.
• Proven written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively and clearly to both technical and non-technical staff
• Established interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation

Skills Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery. Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness. Information Security Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling and preventing violations of IT security. IT Governance: Knowledge of the accountability framework and processes used to encourage proper behavior in IT activities and operations; ability to implement IT systems and controls to meet business needs and requirements. Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion. ABOUT EQUITABLE At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities. We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork. We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. ********** Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at [email protected] .

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