Director, Security Operations

Apply Job ID 23919 Date posted 10/31/2024

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

This position will report to the CISO of Guidehouse and have the flexibility of working remote or a Guidehouse office.

The Director, Security Operations is responsible for leading and managing the Global Information Security Organization that covers aspects of information security operations to include Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Management and Response, Threat Intelligence and Hunting, Cyber Architecture and Engineering, Vulnerability management, Information Protection, Application Security, and Identity Management. These responsibilities include strategic planning, tactical coordination, execution, and operational management for coordinated security services and other duties as prescribed by the CISO.

Guidehouse operates in both public and private sector industries. The Director, Security Operations must be experienced supporting DoD and other regulated industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, and/or Energy.

What You Will Need:

Requires a Bachelor's Degree AND minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience OR 16 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years of experience working as a Senior Manager or above for a $1B+ Professional Services firm, Consulting firm, or equivalent.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to work Central and East Coast US business hours.
Experience synergizing, architecting, implementing, and monitoring/managing security operations, tools, and processes in a cloud environment.
Experience making decisions that affect corporate security posture, especially as it relates to DFARS (NIST SP 800-171 compliance) and other regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.
A strong understanding regarding placement of security infrastructure and visibility requirements for hosts, infrastructure, and devices.
Experience supporting Microsoft Azure/O365 and AWS commercial and government cloud environments.
Significant experience managing a hybrid team consisting of Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier 1-III SOC analysts along with an MSSP.
Significant experience managing and leading incident response and recovery and maintaining an incident response plan.
Experience with malware analysis, forensics, insider threat, threat intelligence and threat hunting, and incident investigations.
Experience leading or managing vulnerability management, penetration testing, application security and identity management in cloud infrastructure.
History of working with or supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Ability to work collaboratively with other teams in the CISO organization as well as within the CIO to impact change and define an acceptable security posture.
Experience providing monthly or as needed reports to the CISO.
Hands on experience with Splunk/knowledge of various other SIEM tools.
Hands on experience with Microsoft Defender and related tools.
Experience implementing various cyber tools such as DLP, CSPM and SASE/SSE.
Experience managing disperse teams across different geographic locations.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Past experience with system or network administration.
CISSP or similar certification.
Experience as a Senior Manager or Director of Security Operations at a $3-5B+ company.
Preference will be given to candidates who are located within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office.

The annual salary range for this position is $159,300.00-$238,900.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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Director, Security Operations

Requires a Bachelor's Degree AND minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience OR 16 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree.

3+ years of experience working as a Senior Manager or above for a $1B+ Professional Services firm, Consulting firm, or equivalent.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to work Central and East Coast US business hours.

Experience synergizing, architecting, implementing, and monitoring/managing security operations, tools, and processes in a cloud environment.

Experience making decisions that affect corporate security posture, especially as it relates to DFARS (NIST SP 800-171 compliance) and other regulatory requirements such as HIPAA.

A strong understanding regarding placement of security infrastructure and visibility requirements for hosts, infrastructure, and devices.

Experience supporting Microsoft Azure/O365 and AWS commercial and government cloud environments.

Significant experience managing a hybrid team consisting of Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier 1-III SOC analysts along with an MSSP.

Significant experience managing and leading incident response and recovery and maintaining an incident response plan.

Experience with malware analysis, forensics, insider threat, threat intelligence and threat hunting, and incident investigations.

Experience leading or managing vulnerability management, penetration testing, application security and identity management in cloud infrastructure.

History of working with or supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

Ability to work collaboratively with other teams in the CISO organization as well as within the CIO to impact change and define an acceptable security posture.

Experience providing monthly or as needed reports to the CISO.

Hands on experience with Splunk/knowledge of various other SIEM tools.

Hands on experience with Microsoft Defender and related tools.

Experience implementing various cyber tools such as DLP, CSPM and SASE/SSE.

Experience managing disperse teams across different geographic locations.

Past experience with system or network administration.

CISSP or similar certification.

Experience as a Senior Manager or Director of Security Operations at a $3-5B+ company.

Preference will be given to candidates who are located within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office.