Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response Manager

Jobgether•New York, NY

1d•$162,681 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response Manager in New York. This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical, high-visibility cybersecurity function in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will manage a 24Ã7 security operations capability across hybrid on-premises and cloud systems, overseeing incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, and SOC operations. The position blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership, enabling rapid detection and remediation of security events. You will collaborate across engineering, IT, legal, and compliance teams while mentoring and developing analysts. This is a key role for shaping the organizationâs security posture, driving continuous improvement, and influencing both technology and business decisions. The role provides autonomy, visibility, and impact in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, with a competitive salary and full-time commitment.

Requirements

8+ years in Security Operations, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, or Threat Hunting, with 3+ years in leadership or program management roles
Bachelorâs degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Hands-on expertise in hybrid environments (on-prem AD, Entra ID/Azure AD, Okta, Microsoft 365, Zscaler, cloud APIs, containerized workloads)
Strong technical skills with SIEM/SOAR, EDR, log pipelines, detection content creation, and tuning
Proven experience as an incident commander, with forensics, containment, and executive communication skills
Experience managing vulnerability programs, risk-based remediation, and SOC/MSSP oversight
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, threat-led validation, and regulatory compliance frameworks (NIST, FFIEC, GLBA)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical risks into business terms
Scripting or automation experience (Python, TypeScript, or similar) to improve operational efficiency

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a lean, highly effective Security and Threat Operations team, including hiring, coaching, and professional development
Establish operating rhythms, standard operating procedures, and incident response workflows to ensure consistent detection, containment, and recovery
Build and maintain the Security & Threat Operations strategy aligned with organizational risk, business objectives, and regulatory requirements
Oversee day-to-day security monitoring, SIEM/SOAR operations, detection engineering, log pipelines, and alert tuning
Serve as incident commander for high-severity events, coordinating cross-functional response and post-incident reviews
Own vulnerability management lifecycle, including discovery, triage, remediation prioritization, and risk-based orchestration
Manage third-party SOC/MSSP relationships, ensuring quality, adherence to runbooks, and continuous process improvements
Integrate threat intelligence into detection and response operations, and build purple team and threat hunting capabilities
Report KPIs, KRIs, and security performance metrics to executive leadership and support audit and regulatory obligations