Security Operations Manager

UNOS is seeking a highly technical senior information security professional to lead the security operations team and serve as the enterprise Information Security Architect. This manager‑level role reports to the Assistant Director of Information Security and is responsible for leading the 24/7 security operations team, designing and integrating information security systems into UNOS’ technology architecture, and partnering with leaders in Architecture, Operations, and Engineering to support business and technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Information Security Architecture, Systems Design and Implementation: Develop UNOS’ cyber security posture, conceive and direct implementation of detective, preventive, and corrective infrastructure controls, own the strategic vision for infrastructure security architecture, develop and maintain architectural goals and roadmap, support secure development lifecycle practices, act as security subject‑matter expert for Enterprise Architecture, evaluate business needs for security systems, develop security solutions, stay current with security technologies and trends.
• Project Consulting: Provide consultative resources to project teams, participate in project initiation to mentor and guide secure design.
• Team Leadership and Improvement: Lead, mentor, and train staff on information security technologies and processes; coach the Security Operations team on tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike, Tenable; oversee the Security Incident Response program including training and testing; participate in process improvement activities and operational metrics design and tracking.
• Information Security Technology Operational Support: Act as escalation point for chronic and high‑impact security operations issues and assist in developing mitigation plans.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of technical experience in Information and Cyber Security (7‑10 years preferred).
• 2+ years demonstrated success managing a 24/7 security or technical operations team.
• 5+ years of overall people management experience (preferred).

Critical Skills

• Ability to analyze systems based on business and technical user stories/requirements to design optimal solutions.
• Strategic analysis and articulation of risks, benefits, and opportunities of proposed designs.
• Design and implementation of complex infrastructure, applications, networks, and systems meeting business and security objectives.
• Design modifications to existing systems that improve security without compromising business goals.
• Design of complex information security systems impacting multiple domains across Service Operations and Software Engineering.
• Review and mentorship of others in evaluating business objectives, detailing security user stories, and generating technical specifications.
• Champion information security throughout the organization.
• Ability to estimate total costs of proposed solutions, including effort, acquisition, and ongoing costs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple large projects and defining, selecting, and implementing security tools, technologies, and processes.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and administering information security, infrastructure, and software systems.
• Experience evaluating potential solutions, selecting and recommending the best option.
• Experience producing design documents used by others to implement solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing security technologies such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, access controls, encryption, and forensic tools.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.

Education

4‑year degree in Computer Science/Engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Physical Requirements

• General office demands with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequent reaching, handling, and fine manipulation for using office equipment, filing, and managing paperwork.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, mouse, and other office tools.
• Occasional standing, walking, and bending.
• Ability to lift up to 10‑20 pounds occasionally.
• Vision abilities required include close vision for computer work and reading documents.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.