Manager of Security Engineering & Operations

How You Will Succeed

• Security Engineering & Architecture
  • Lead the design and implementation of security controls across Azure, Microsoft 365, and SaaS platforms
  • Define and enforce secure architecture standards in partnership with Infrastructure and Application Development teams
• Security Operations & Incident Response
  • Manage and optimize SOC/MDR services and vendor performance
  • Improve detection quality, reduce false positives, and strengthen response capabilities
  • Lead incident response and post-incident reviews
• Cloud & Application Security
  • Manage cloud security posture across Azure, Salesforce and Oracle
  • Lead application security initiatives including code scanning, API security, and secure development practices
  • Manage and optimize Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities
  • Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Vulnerability Management
  • Manage the vulnerability management program end-to-end
  • Ensure vulnerabilities are remediated within defined SLAs
  • Drive accountability across IT and application teams
  • Deliver clear reporting and metrics to leadership
• Security Platforms & Tooling
  • Manage and optimize core security technologies, including: Endpoint protection (Microsoft Defender, Bitdefender), Identity security (Entra ID, Conditional Access, PIM), Microsoft 365 security, WAF and edge protection, SIEM/SOAR and MDR integrations
  • Ensure tools are properly configured and delivering measurable value
• Compliance & Risk Alignment
  • Partner with Security & GRC to support PCI DSS 4.0 and SOX ITGC requirements
  • Ensure controls are implemented and operating effectively
  • Support audits, remediation, and control validation

Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in security engineering or security operations
• Strong experience with Azure and Microsoft 365
• Experience managing SOC/MDR services
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and incident response
• Experience with application security and WAF technologies
• Threat detection and incident response
• Cloud security architecture and controls
• Identity and access management
• Email and endpoint security
• Vulnerability management practices
• Knowledge of PCI DSS, SOX ITGC, and NIST CSF requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• PREFERRED: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Cloud security certifications such as CCSP
• Security operations or incident response certifications (e.g., GCIH)

Other Skills/Abilities

• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment, evaluate new technologies, and apply them effectively as the security and technology roadmap evolves
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, and competing requests
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a practical, customer-focused approach to security challenges
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across IT, business, and restaurant operations
• Hospitality industry experience will be a plus

What You’ll Get

• Incredible Discounts: Monthly Dining Allowance, 50% Dining and Carryout, 40% Retail Wine, 20% Retail and Private Events, Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
• Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Accounts - Health and Dependent Care, Health Savings Account
• Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
• Paid Time Off
• Milestones Recognition Program
• Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
• Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)

About Us

Cooper's Hawk features a Napa-style tasting room with wine-inspired retail for entertaining and a full-service restaurant, bar and private event space, offering a modern-yet-casual dining experience. Each scratch-kitchen menu item is designed to pair with our wines. Speaking of wine… the Cooper's Hawk Wine Club is perhaps the largest in the world, offering not only top-notch award-winning wines but also exclusive Wine Club membership benefits, including curated dining and travel experiences. Since 2005, we've brought the Napa Valley experience to our guests and Wine Club members, and now, with Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk, we’re bringing the vibrant flavors of Rome to them as well. Together, we’re creating a lifestyle brand like no other.