Manager II, Security Operations
Ladders · United States · 5 days ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$134k–$204k/yrFull-time
For our client, we are seeking a Manager II, Security Operations to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will oversee security operations execution, incident response readiness, and the day-to-day performance of the security operations function. The manager will partner closely with engineering and executive stakeholders to translate strategy into a practical roadmap, improve tooling quality, and strengthen the organization’s ability to detect, triage, and contain threats. This position also carries direct people leadership responsibility and will help mature security capabilities across a fast-moving technology environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $133,800 – $204,100 annually Responsibilities Own SOC operational performance metrics including alert triage and time-to-containment Serve as incident commander for Sev1 and escalated security incidents Manage operational accountability for AI agents in the SOC Oversee the day-to-day MSP/contractor relationship for the SOC pod Translate security strategy into a tactical SecOps roadmap Ensure operational quality of core security tooling Run a healthy 24x7 on-call rotation to mitigate alert fatigue Provide management and career development for security engineers and analysts Collaborate with the engineering function on capability development Qualifications 8+ years in security operations, detection engineering, or incident response Experience maturing cyber capabilities and driving organizational transformation Demonstrated Sev1 incident command experience with cross-functional engineering and executive communications Track record of owning a multi-quarter security program end-to-end Experience owning MSP/MSSP relationships at scale Working knowledge of EDR, SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing tools comparable to the security operations stack 3+ years of direct people management, including hiring and performance management Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Disability and life insurance Paid time off 401(k) plan Health and flexible spending accounts Stock purchase plan Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.