Manager, Cyber Security

Ziply Fiber•Kirkland, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Cyber Security is responsible for designing, leading, and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies that protect the organization's digital assets, systems, and sensitive information from evolving threats. This role goes beyond supervisory duties to include strategic planning, leadership across multidisciplinary teams, executive advisement, and direct accountability for the development and enforcement of an enterprise-wide security framework. The manager ensures continuous monitoring, compliance, and innovation within the cybersecurity domain to meet both regulatory and organizational objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field. Equivalent professional experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
CISM, CISSP, CEH, or comparable cybersecurity certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts and engineers.
Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure the team meets its objectives efficiently.
Foster a culture of continuous learning by providing training, certifications, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Conduct performance evaluations and recommend career development plans for team members.
Recruit, develop, and retain top cybersecurity talent.
Design a multi-year cybersecurity strategy that aligns with organizational goals and technological advancements.
Define measurable goals and KPIs to track security program success.
Present the strategy to executive leadership and adjust based on feedback and evolving business needs.
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
Regularly review and update policies to stay ahead of emerging threats and regulatory requirements.
Create and manage the cybersecurity budget, ensuring investments are aligned with organizational priorities.
Identify opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining strong security standards.
Lead periodic organization-wide risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and threat analyses.
Create detailed risk profiles for business units, prioritizing risks based on likelihood and potential impact.
Develop risk mitigation plans that integrate seamlessly into operational processes.
Ensure implementation of controls for physical, cloud, and network infrastructures.
Oversee security audits for vendors, contractors, and third-party partnerships.
Establish criteria for vendor selection based on security posture.
Ensure compliance with data protection laws, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or local equivalents.
Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOX, PCI DSS).
Establish and regularly update an Incident Response Plan (IRP) that addresses various scenarios, including ransomware, DDoS attacks, and data breaches.
Lead cross-functional teams during incidents to minimize business disruption.
Ensure detailed post-incident reports with root cause analyses and recommendations for improvement.
Partner with IT and operations teams to integrate cybersecurity into disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
Test and refine plans through simulations and tabletop exercises.
Manage SOC activities, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
Evaluate and implement advanced technologies like AI-driven threat detection and zero-trust architectures.
Oversee the deployment and maintenance of security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR solutions, and SIEM platforms.
Ensure robust security configurations across all systems, including cloud services, IoT devices, and mobile endpoints.
Implement encryption, tokenization, and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) systems to safeguard sensitive data.
Develop executive-level reports that track security metrics, risk scores, and incident trends.
Create and lead cybersecurity awareness training programs for all employees.
Measure effectiveness through phishing simulations and employee engagement metrics.
Act as a key partner to IT, legal, compliance, HR, and other departments to ensure security is embedded across the organization.
Participate in major project planning to identify and address security implications early.
Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
Must also be available to work on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.