Manager Information Security (TVM) (E6162)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • Piscataway, NJ

26d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Manager, Information Security (Threat & Vulnerability Management), you will serve in a highly technical "player-coach" leadership role, requiring a blend of hands-on engineering and project/people management. Reporting directly to the Director of Cyber & Information Security, you will lead the specialized Threat & Vulnerability Management functional pillar within the department. While managing and mentoring a team of cross-trained Cybersecurity Engineers and overseeing domain-specific projects, you act as the ultimate technical escalation point for your domain. The ideal candidate actively implements technologies, drives complex incident response, oversees vulnerability mitigation, and translates high-level business risk into day-to-day technical operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a computer-related field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• 10 - 15+ years of progressive, hands-on experience within the Information Security or Cybersecurity field.
• 2-4 years Readiness for first-tier management of direct people and project management experience.
• Deep, proven engineering experience operating at a Senior or Lead level strictly within Threat Management and Vulnerability Management.
• Strong willingness and ability to remain hands-on-keyboard (60% allocation), executing complex technical tasks alongside the engineering team.
• Advanced expertise in modern threat detection/response toolsets, network security, and enterprise vulnerability lifecycles.
• Expert knowledge of security technologies including advanced encryption algorithms, enterprise network security, complex firewall architecture, PKI, and cloud-native security paradigms.
• Mastery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to automate and assist with complex cybersecurity tasks, threat hunting, and operational workflows.
• Advanced understanding of application development life cycle (SDLC) models and modern DevSecOps testing tools.
• Intimate knowledge of highly complex operating system environments, hybrid cloud directory synchronization, and advanced networking protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to manage TVM operations and pivot seamlessly between deep technical troubleshooting, project tracking, and high-level team management.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex risks to senior executives and technical staff.
• Strong technical leadership, mentorship, and work direction skills with a proven ability to elevate the capabilities of the engineering team.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, able to operate authoritatively in high-stress, real-time crisis scenarios.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing projects and operational incidents in a fast-paced environment.
• Individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
• This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support, this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT), J, H, L, or O status.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or other advanced degree is preferred.
• Relevant professional management and engineering certifications such as ISACA CISM, (ISC)² CISSP, or equivalent senior-level architecture certifications are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational oversight of all Threat and Vulnerability Management systems, technologies, processes, and reporting.
• Actively manages and tunes Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms.
• Leads the coordination of technical data and evidence collection during moderate-to-severe security incidents, supporting the Director who serves as the overarching Incident Commander.
• Integrates global threat intelligence feeds and analyzes Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to proactively fortify network and endpoint defenses.
• Develops, maintains, and automates technical Incident Response playbooks utilizing Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) concepts to accelerate threat containment.
• Leads the threat modeling and security posture management of enterprise Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems, defending against adversarial threats (e.g., prompt injection, model poisoning), while leveraging AI-driven analytics to accelerate threat detection and streamline vulnerability prioritization.
• Drives enterprise vulnerability scanning and coordinates internal or external penetration testing exercises, prioritizing risks and leading cross-functional remediation efforts.
• Collaborates with system owners to evaluate the technical risk of identified vulnerabilities and architects compensating controls when immediate patching is not possible.
• Leads efforts to create, document, and continuously maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for technical TVM workflows and departmental processes.
• Translates complex technical security risks into clear operational impacts for peer IT leaders.
• Partners closely with other IT departments (Infrastructure, Networking, Software Development) to integrate security controls into their respective business projects without disrupting velocity.
• Executes the technical rollout of new threat and vulnerability vendor products from proof-of-concept to full enterprise deployment.
• Leads, tracks, and executes security-focused projects from inception to completion, ensuring milestones, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Mean Time to Resolve (MTTR) metrics are met for the TVM pillar.
• Manages relationships with critical security vendors, ensuring platforms are properly deployed, maintained, and delivering maximum ROI.
• Manages, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of technical Cybersecurity Engineers.
• Handles all core HR responsibilities, including performance evaluations, hiring, goal setting, and guiding career ladder progression.
• Researches new security processes and emerging TVM technologies, evaluating their efficacy and presenting formal recommendations for changes to department leadership.
• Drives the department’s cross-domain training goals, ensuring team members build proficiency outside their primary operational focus to maintain a well-rounded, agile workforce.
• Partners closely with the IAM pillar to correlate identity-based threats, investigate authentication anomalies, and enforce automated access revocations during active security incidents.

Benefits

• Occasional travel may be required to attend industry conferences, participate in professional training, or support operations at remote office locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager