Director of Security Operations (Remote US)

About the role

The Director of Security Operations leads and continuously matures Atmosera's Microsoft-native Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) practice. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional security operations, driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, service scalability, and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of Atmosera's 24x7x365 SOC
• Continuously improve the maturity, scalability, and consistency of security operations
• Own operational delivery of Atmosera's MXDR services
• Serve as the executive operational leader for client-facing security operations
• Provide technical leadership across Microsoft's security ecosystem including: Defender XDR, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Entra ID Protection, Purview, Security Copilot, Incidents Response & Threat Operations
• Align Security Operations with Atmosera's Strategic Security Program supporting frameworks including: NIST CSF, Microsoft Cloud Security Benchmark (MCSB), ISO 27--1, Mitre Attack
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain high-performing security professionals
• Understand the financial drivers of managed security services

Requirements

• 8+ years in Cybersecurity
• 5+ years leading enterprise Security Operations or Managed Security Services
• Role-Specific Mastery: Demonstrated ability to run repeatable processes with strong attention to detail and a bias toward documentation.
• Communication: Skilled at translating complex topics into clear updates for technical and non-technical audiences alike.
• Collaboration: Comfortable working seamlessly across remote, cross-functional teams to keep work aligned and momentum high.
• Problem Solving: Uses data and customer signal to identify root causes and propose scalable, high-impact solutions.

Qualifications

• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CIS, CCSP, Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst, Microsoft Certified Identity and Access Administrator, ITIL Foundation or ITL Managing Professional

Skills

• Exceptional operational maturity
• Strong executive presence
• Situational awareness
• Sound business judgment

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Generous 401(k) Plan
Performance-Based Compensation
Health & Well-being
100% Employer-Paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Company-Paid Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
11 Paid Holidays
Community Service Leave
Employee Recognition and Reward Program