Sr Director of Security Operations

The Sr Director of Security Operations at Bottomline oversees day-to-day security operations, focusing on areas such as Vulnerability Management, Data Protection, Threat Monitoring, and Incident Response. This role also involves defining comprehensive security strategies and policies to align with organizational goals, leading a global team, and interacting with executive management.

To apply for the Sr Director of Security Operations at Bottomline, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 15 years of Cybersecurity experience, with at least 7 years in leadership roles. In-depth knowledge across various security domains and familiarity with regulatory frameworks like PCI and SWIFT are essential.

The Sr Director of Security Operations contributes significantly to Bottomline's information security strategy by developing and implementing policies and practices that enhance security posture. This role requires strategic vision and the ability to lead multiple functions while ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals.

Yes, the Sr Director of Security Operations role at Bottomline offers flexibility for hybrid or 100% remote work. However, preference is given to candidates located in the Atlanta area or those within Eastern Time Zones, facilitating collaboration across the global team.

The Sr Director of Security Operations at Bottomline manages a variety of security incidents, focusing on detecting, analyzing, and responding to threats that may compromise the organization's data. An effective incident response strategy is crucial for protecting sensitive information and maintaining customer trust.

When answering, emphasize your strategic planning abilities, focus on specific examples where your strategies aligned with business objectives, and the impact they had on the organization’s security posture.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through courses, certifications, attending industry conferences, and following relevant publications or thought leaders in cybersecurity to stay informed and implement best practices.

Focus on your leadership style, highlighting how you prioritize communication, empowerment, and professional development to build a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Provide a detailed account of a specific incident, outlining your role, the steps you took to address the issue, how you coordinated with your team, and what lessons you learned to improve future responses.

Mention specific tools you’ve used, describe how you’ve implemented them in past roles, and how they helped improve the overall security posture of the organization.

Explain your process for staying informed about current regulations and implementing necessary policies and training within your team to ensure compliance across all operations.

Share a specific instance where you presented data or used communication strategies to influence a critical decision, emphasizing the positive outcome that benefited the organization.

Discuss metrics you use to evaluate security operations, including incident response times, vulnerability detection metrics, and how this data informs your strategy for continuous improvement.

Detail your involvement in developing incident response plans, emphasizing your collaborative approach, the training provided to your team, and how you conducted drills or simulations to prepare for real threats.

Articulate the critical importance of data protection, explaining how you identify sensitive data, enforce policies, and use technologies to safeguard information from loss or unauthorized access.