Manager, IT Security Operations

About the role

The IT Security Operations Manager at Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) is responsible for leading the organization's cybersecurity program. This role oversees threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring to ensure the protection of enterprise assets, data, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage security analysts and incident responders.
• Oversee real-time monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities.
• Develop and maintain playbooks, runbooks, and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to maintain a strong security posture and respond effectively to emerging threats.
• Work actively with NOVEC’s existing cybersecurity specialists.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field is required.
• CISSP, CISM certifications preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams and leading technical projects.
• Strong understanding of security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, and cloud security.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
• Experience in the utility industry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical methodology to problem-solving and decision-making and relate theoretical and technical concepts to practical application.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with all levels of staff, both orally and in writing, while maintaining professionalism under all circumstances.
• Sound problem-resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and current IT technologies that apply to the company.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results in a data-intensive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand information systems requirements to deliver results quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain the integrity of sensitive material and confidential business data.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills and abilities.
• Perform job responsibilities promptly and accurately within established guidelines under minimal supervision while providing superior customer service.