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Sr Manager of Security Operations

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Pluralsight is seeking a strategic Senior Manager of Security Operations to lead its security team, focusing on protecting company assets and improving security posture in a fast-paced tech environment.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include leading the SOC team, managing incident response, overseeing threat intelligence, developing security policies, and communicating with stakeholders.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Skills: Candidates should possess deep knowledge of security operations, incident response expertise, strong analytical and organizational skills, and familiarity with cloud security platforms.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Qualifications: Minimum of 8 years in related fields, with a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Information Security preferred; at least 3 years in a leadership role required.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Location: This is a fully remote position based in the USA.

liETtVLaARqgmMEbYzHNNLIzUPcdfPrwhYtVK7Qa.png Compensation: $110900 - $154000 / Annually



Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Manager of Security Operations to lead our security operations team and oversee the day-to-day protection of company assets, data, and infrastructure. Reporting directly to the CISO and collaborating with other business units, you will be responsible for driving operational security excellence, managing incident response, and continually improving our security posture in a fast-paced technology environment.

Who you’re committed to being:

  • An inquisitive, curious, problem solver who is always looking for better ways to address privacy problems.
  • Persistent Problem-Solver - You know how to protect the business and as the business changes, you find ways to implement privacy standard methodologies in a practical way.
  • An amazing communicator and effective doer. People trust and follow you.
  • You use data, compassion and good judgment to approach business and people problems.
  • A self-starter. You like to understand the expected outcome, get the context, and then work entrepreneurially to get it done.
  • You enjoy researching, implementing, and encouraging security and privacy best practices.
  • Organized, can be flexible, and most importantly, create solutions for any problem with a can-do attitude!

What you’ll do:

  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Leadership (20%) - Lead, mentor, and develop the SOC team, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, analysis, and response to security events.
  • Incident Response Management (20%) - Oversee the end-to-end incident response lifecycle, including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
  • Threat Intelligence & Vulnerability Management (15%) - Oversee threat intelligence collection, vulnerability assessments, and ensure timely remediation of identified risks.
  • Security Policy & Procedure Development (10%) - Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and compliance requirements.
  • Security Tool & Technology Management (20%) - Evaluate, implement, and optimize security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.) to ensure robust protection and operational efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Reporting (10%) - Regularly communicate security status, risks, and incidents to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
  • Compliance & Audit Support (5%) - Support internal/external audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR).

Experience you’ll bring:

  • Deep knowledge of security operations principles, best practices, frameworks, and technologies
  • Proficiency with incident response, threat detection, network security, SIEM, and vulnerability management processes
  • Regulatory experience (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC II, PCI, NIST 800, etc.)
  • Experience managing and mentoring technical security teams
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Strong understanding of current threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies
  • Experience securing major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) at scale
  • Proven experience leading a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security team
  • Hands-on expertise with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security operations tools
  • Demonstrated incident response leadership in real-world scenarios
  • Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience in developing, managing, and reporting on the security operations budget; forecast resource needs, track spend, and optimize investments to maximize risk reduction and operational effectiveness
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment

Requirements:

  • Requires a minimum of 8 years of related or equivalent experience; or 6+ years with an advanced degree.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (highly preferred)
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in information security, including at least 3 years in a leadership role

Why you’ll love working here:

  • We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
  • We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
  • We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
  • We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration
  • We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement
  • We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work is performed in an office (or home office) environment and requires the ability to operate office equipment and keyboards. Sedentary work. Repetitive work. Ability to perform tasks related to documentation, data analysis, transcription and extensive content analysis. Learn new tasks, remember processes, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

EEOC Statement

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or protected veteran status. Pluralsight will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation.

For more information on Pluralsight’s commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce, please review our most recent Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging report here.

The annual US base salary range for this role is $110,900 - $154,000 USD. Pluralsight's pay ranges vary based on work location. Talent Acquisition can share more detail during the hiring process when applicable. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. In addition to the base salary, this role may also be eligible for benefits and bonuses.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

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