Senior Manager of Security

Monarch Quantum•San Diego, CA

3d•$165,000 - $215,000

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manager of Security to create, lead and manage our organization’s cybersecurity and enterprise security program. This role is responsible for protecting digital assets, intellectual property, and critical infrastructure while enabling business growth and innovation. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with leadership, ensuring security is embedded across systems, processes, and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP
Deep expertise in areas such as cloud security, network security, identity management, and threat detection
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, SOC 2)
Experience leading incident response and security operations
Applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA
Experience in high-growth or regulated industries (e.g., fintech, healthcare, defense, or deep tech)
Familiarity with zero-trust architectures and modern security frameworks
Experience with the unique challenges of DCSA compliance and audit preparation within a fast-paced technology startup
Creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats
Passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change

Responsibilities

Create and manager a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives
Lead enterprise-wide security architecture, including network, cloud, application, and endpoint security
Oversee Security Operations (SOC), incident detection, response, and threat intelligence
Establish and maintain a proactive vulnerability management and penetration testing program
Drive zero-trust architecture and secure-by-design principles
Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across the organization
Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001, SOC 2 (System Organization Controls 2), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation; as applicable)
Lead internal and external security audits and certifications
Develop and maintain policies, standards, and procedures
Own the incident response lifecycle, including detection, preparation, containment, eradication, and recovery
Lead crisis management for cybersecurity incidents and coordinate cross-functional response
Conduct tabletop exercises and continuously improve response readiness
Manage the implementation and optimization of security tools (SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, etc.)
Partner with IT, DevOps, and Engineering to embed security into infrastructure and software development lifecycles (DevSecOps); minimize development cycles through continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD)
Manage third-party security risks and supplier assessments
Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization