IT Security Team Lead

Monday.com • New York, NY

310d • $170,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced hands-on IT Security Team Leader to join our security team. The ideal candidate will be fearless in tackling challenges, have a proven track record of finding the right solutions, and possess extensive experience with the zero-trust security model. As the Security Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in directly overseeing and executing the technical implementation of security initiatives. This position requires you to be deeply involved in hands-on tasks, dedicating approximately 80% of your time to actively working alongside your team to protect our organization's digital assets. You must have an A-Z mindset: identifying the right solution, building a secure architecture, implementing it effectively, and then continuously optimizing. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a talented multi-national security team and shape the future of our organization's security strategy. If you are passionate about IT security, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are not afraid to 'move rocks,' we would love to hear from you. Please note that this is a hybrid position of 3 days/week in our NYC office.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in IT security, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with the zero trust security model.
• Proficient in security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Security certifications - CISSP, CISA, CISM - advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT security team, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies, with a strong emphasis on the zero-trust model.
• Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and risk analyses to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Oversee the configuration, deployment, and management of security tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure security policies are understood and adhered to across the organization.
• Stay abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously enhance security posture.
• Respond to security incidents, leading investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and education within the organization.
• Identify the right security solutions, design and build secure architectures, and implement them from start to finish.
• Hands-on deployment, management, configuration, optimization, and maintenance.
• Maintain and improve security policies and measures for the protection of computer systems, networks, and information security systems continuously.
• On-going maintenance of corporate security products in the organization.
• Responsibility for high standard policy, control & health of our security systems like DLP, EDR, Mail relay, OKTA, ZTNA, Least privilege, etc.
• Escalation contact for cyber security sophisticated security incidents.
• Find cost-effective solutions to cybersecurity problems.
• Develop best practices and IT security standards for the organization.

Benefits

• Compensation Range: $170,000 - $220,000 base salary, subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes.
• Opportunity to receive and/or earn a discretionary bonus and/or equity based on Company's plans and in accordance with Company's policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services