Security Operations Manager:
Fairfield CT
Due to our market leadership in professional consulting, Kraft Kennedy’s Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) practice group is experiencing rapid growth. Our Security Operations Center (SOC) provides the base of operations for assisting firms with end-to-end consulting, testing, monitoring, management, support and response to their security needs.
Roles and Responsibilities
We are looking for a seasoned Senior Security Analyst to become the Supervisor for our SOC. The right candidate must have experience in information security and technology and be ready to take a hands-on manager role in our growing MSSP, reviewing and addressing client security issues as well as managing a team of security experts. Additional responsibilities include reviewing client security needs and recommending solutions consistent with the Kraft Kennedy SOC.
The successful candidate must be an individual who understands business operations, information technology, and security. High-level communication skills are essential to successfully translate technology and security requirements into business terms. Strong client service skills are necessary for interacting with clients as well as various levels of internal staff and corporate leadership.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervision of the SOC team, recruiting, hiring, training and assessment of staff
- Management of the escalation process and review of incident reports
- Development and measurement of SOC performance metrics
- Being an advocate for security services to our clients
- Maintaining working knowledge of cyber threat actor tactics and techniques
- Reviewing client issue and taking steps to remediate security threats and incidents
- Conducting security audits and risk assessments with commercial tools and techniques
- Reporting and presenting findings to team and clients
- Being a self-motivated individual who can work on their own as well as integrate with a team in a variety of situations
Desired Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of IT security review and remediation for internal or external client
- Experience in several IT disciplines may provide a solid framework for this position but must have hands-on experience using security monitoring tools, running vulnerability scans, and reviewing vulnerability assessment reports
- Familiarity and knowledge of security frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS, ISO)
- Strong knowledge of the Windows client/server architecture
- Strong networking knowledge with a focus on security
- Familiarity with incident handling techniques and processes desired
- Must possess strong verbal and written skills
- Security Certifications required
If you are interested, please send your resume to recruiting@kraftkennedy.com
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https://www.kraftkennedy.com/
