Manager, Security

Full Time
Reston, VA, USA
2 days ago

*This position can be remote within Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia*

Who we are…

In a world of constant change, we're leading the charge towards truly autonomous enterprises. Our cutting-edge platform harnesses the power of automation and generative AI to revolutionize how businesses manage and optimize their IT operations.

We're not just adapting to digital transformation—we're accelerating it. Our solutions bring business and operations leaders together, unlocking new levels of innovation, efficiency, and scalability. We empower organizations to deliver superior customer experiences and drive revenue growth in an always-on, always-mobile world.

At ScienceLogic, we're building the foundation for Autonomic IT—a future where IT operations are self-healing, self-optimizing, and aligned perfectly with business objectives. Our team of visionaries is reshaping the $18+ billion IT operations market, creating cost-optimized, efficient, and next-level capabilities for enterprises worldwide.

What we're looking for...

The Manager, Security at ScienceLogic is a crucial leadership position dedicated to safeguarding the organization’s digital assets. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and exceptional leadership skills to develop and execute robust cybersecurity strategies. The manager will create a secure environment, oversee cybersecurity operations, and cultivate a culture of security awareness across the organization while ensuring effective communication with customers regarding security policies and initiatives.

What you'll be doing...

  • Mentor and coach team members, enhancing their technical competencies and career growth through regular performance reviews, clear objective setting, and constructive feedback.
  • Review, implement, and refine comprehensive cybersecurity policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements to safeguard the organization’s information systems.
  • Collaborate risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats, implementing proactive measures to mitigate risks and prevent security breaches. Regularly review and update risk management strategies.
  • Supervise the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cybersecurity systems and software. Ensure all security tools are current and functioning optimally while monitoring system performance and security logs for potential threats.
  • Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to swiftly contain and resolve issues. Conduct thorough investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Develop and maintain an incident response plan, ensuring the team is well-prepared for emergencies. Conduct regular drills and simulations to test response effectiveness and enhance team readiness.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews to extract lessons learned and refine future response strategies. Prepare detailed incident reports and effectively communicate findings to senior management, stakeholders, and affected customers.
  • Regularly communicate with customers regarding cybersecurity policies, initiatives, and incident responses to ensure transparency and build trust.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions for customers to enhance their understanding of security practices and promote a culture of security awareness.
  • Establish a feedback mechanism to gather customer insights on security issues and use this information to improve security measures and communication strategies.

Qualities you possess...

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) required.
  • Proven experience in a cybersecurity management role with a successful track record of leading security initiatives and managing high-performing teams. Experience in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies and procedures is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of network security, computer forensics, information assurance, and cybersecurity best practices. Proficiency in utilizing security tools and technologies, with an awareness of current and emerging cybersecurity threats and trends.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a knack for inspiring and motivating team members. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships with team members, customers, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions under pressure.
  • A collaborative mindset, with a commitment to inclusivity and fostering a positive team culture.
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits & Perks

  • A remote-first culture - work from home or come into the office, it's totally up to you.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (FTO) so that you can take the time that you need to re-energize.
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - take two days off per calendar year to volunteer with your preferred charitable organization.
  • 5-year Service Milestone Sabbatical.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Generous employee referral bonus program.
  • Pet insurance.
  • HQ Office centrally located in Reston Town Center featuring a well-stocked kitchen with rotating snacks and beverages, and catered lunch on Thursdays.
  • Regular virtual company-wide events, including cooking classes, yoga, meditation and more.
  • The opportunity to learn and develop from some of the best and brightest minds in the industry!

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ScienceLogic, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which you are applying.

 

 

About ScienceLogic

ScienceLogic empowers intelligent, automated IT operations, freeing up time and resources, and driving business outcomes with actionable insights. ScienceLogic’s AIOps platform sees broadly across clouds and on-premises, enabling business service visibility with relationship mapping, and workflow automation to eliminate manual tasks. Trusted by thousands of organizations across the globe, ScienceLogic’s technology has been proven for scale by the world’s largest service providers, enterprises and government agencies.

 

www.sciencelogic.com

 

All ScienceLogic employees have the responsibility to protect information assets, adhere to access controls, report suspicious activity, and comply with security and privacy policies.

 

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