SVP, Security Engineering and Operations

Banc of California • Santa Ana, CA

21h • $174,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The SVP, Security Engineering & Operations is the leader responsible for building and operating the Bank’s security engineering capability and 24x7 security operations program. This role oversees network security, SIEM and security tooling strategy, the Bank’s SOC, incident response escalation and triage as needed, threat intelligence and proactive hunting, security architecture and engineering standards, and cloud security posture management. This role will drive measurable risk reduction and create a continuous improvement environment, partnering closely with IT, business units, and Security Risk and Assurance. Performs all duties in accordance with the Company’s policies and procedures, all U.S. state and federal laws and regulations, wherein the Company operates.

Requirements

• 8 - 12 years of experience with network security, security engineering and/or incident response.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or other quantitative fields.
• CISSP required, CCSP, CISA or CISM Certification also preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments or critical infrastructure preferred (banking, financial services, healthcare, defense, federal government, military).
• Vision for modern security operations; balances control rigor with business agility.
• Data-driven continuous improvement, SLA management, and platform reliability.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and simplify complex systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of, adherence to, monitoring and responsibility for compliance with state and federal regulations and laws as they pertain to this position.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics related to cybersecurity and privacy.
• Industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.
• Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Host/network access control mechanisms (e.g., access control list, capabilities lists).
• Intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for host and network-based intrusions.
• System and application security threats and vulnerabilities
• Proven leadership managing SIEM/XDR or EDR/SOAR, outsourced SOC vendors, and major security incidents.
• Hands-on familiarity with modern tooling: SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, DLP, CASB/SASE, NAC, PKI/KMS/HSM
• Experience operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK, purple teaming, and intelligence-led detection engineering.
• Integration of cyber intelligence and information sources into existing processes (e.g., alerts, advisories, bulletins).
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Prior banking and/or financial services background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the Security Operations process and function, including SIEM roadmap, tuning, content development, and operational metrics.
• Lead major incident escalations as needed and post-incident root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Mature existing Threat Detection & Response capabilities (EDR/XDR, SOAR automation, use case catalog, purple teaming) and measurable detection coverage across the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Manage outsourced SOC vendor(s): performance SLAs, playbook alignment, knowledge transfer, surge capacity, and continuous quality improvement.
• Build an integrated Threat Intelligence function: sources, enrichment, ingestion pipelines, and intelligence-led detection prioritization.
• Stand up Threat Hunting practices focused on high-risk behaviors, identity compromise patterns, lateral movement, and cloud-native attack paths.
• Define secure architecture standards (network segmentation, zero trust, identity-first controls, encryption, secrets management, key management).
• Own Security Tooling & Platforms: roadmap, lifecycle management, integrations (SIEM/XDR/SOAR/DLP etc.).
• Partner to embed security-by-design into infrastructure, application delivery, and development pipelines.
• Build and lead high-performing teams: Security Operations, Threat Intelligence & Hunting, Security Engineering, Security Architecture, and Cloud Security.
• Involved with interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Prepare and deliver employee performance evaluations, goal planning, and counselings.
• Manage, support, coach and train staff.
• Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work ethically and with integrity; uphold organizational values; accept responsibility for own actions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes working environment free of harassment of any type.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports the company’s goals and values.
• Performs the position safely, without endangering the health or safety to themselves or others and will be expected to report potentially unsafe conditions.
• The employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to the OSHA Act of 1970, which are applicable to one’s own actions and conduct.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Financial Security: You will be eligible to participate in the company’s 401k plan which includes a company match and immediate vesting.
• Health & Well-Being: We offer comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, AD&D, supplemental life, long- term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Building & Supporting Your Family: Banc of California partners with providers that offer adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance as well as paid parental leave and family support solutions including care options for your family.
• Paid Time Away: Eligible team members receive paid vacation days, holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Career Growth Opportunities: To support career growth of our team members, we offer tuition reimbursement, an annual mentorship program, leadership development resources, access to LinkedIn Learning, and more.

What This Job Offers

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