Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. City of Hope is a healthcare organization dedicated to fighting cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. The Senior Manager, Cyber Threat Response will lead the Cyber Defense Operations Center, overseeing cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, incident response, security tools, team development, and coordination with business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, legal, and executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Cyber threat hunting
- Incident response
- Governance of Managed Detection and Response team
- Coordination with Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes
- Requirements management for system reporting coordinating with Cyber engineering
- Management of outside threat feeds and relationships (e.g. H-ISAC)
- Red/Blue/Purple team engagements Break-the-glass vulnerability management program
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC), ensuring the 24/7 monitoring and response to security incidents
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the CDOC
- Oversee the identification, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead the incident response team to mitigate threats, minimize impact, and ensure a swift recovery
- Manage and optimize cybersecurity tools and technologies used in the CDOC to ensure timely and accurate threat detection
- Stay informed about the latest advancements in cybersecurity tools and recommend improvements to enhance the security posture
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of cybersecurity professionals within the CDOC
- Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities to ensure the team remains at the forefront of cybersecurity practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Business Continuity, risk management, and legal, to ensure alignment of CDOC activities with overall cybersecurity objectives
- Communicate effectively with executive leadership, providing regular updates on the status of cybersecurity operations and incidents
- Develop and manage Cyber Sec’s contribution to the City of Hope’s Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plan
- Evaluate and test Cyber Security controls relative to applications and leads the development, enforcement, and maintenance of policies, procedures, measures, and mechanisms to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information
- Will partner with constituents throughout the company to achieve strategic goals and ensure the appropriate balance is achieved between risk and controls
- Assists the Cyber Director, department directors, division and program managers with the development and implementation of system-wide programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and agency regulations
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field; 3 years of experience in addition to the minimum experience may substitute for minimum education requirement
- Five (5) years of experience in information security in a large healthcare provider environment
- Three (3) years of experience leading and managing a Cyber Defense Operations Center or a similar information security operations team with a minimum span of control of at least eight members
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat intelligence, and incident response best practices
- Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence platforms
- Master's degree
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable
Benefits
- Fully Remote Opportunity within the United States
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