VP/IT Security Operations Manager

Kearny Bank•Fairfield, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Bank's security operations function, partnering with Information Technology (“IT”) and Information Security (“Infosec”) to ensure the effective implementation of security controls across identity, endpoint, cloud and monitoring environments. Oversee security-related projects, coordinate operational resources and staff while maintaining an audit-ready control environment that supports the Bank's security, compliance and risk management objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of 6 years of experience in security operations, identity and access management, endpoint security or related domains required.
Experience with the Microsoft security stack, including Microsoft Entra ID, endpoint management and security and Azure security controls required.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles and role-based access control required.
Experience supporting audits in regulated financial services environments required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Managerial experience preferred.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), or Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and continuously improve security operations processes across identity, endpoint and cloud security administration.
Manage monitoring and alert triage workflows, coordinate investigation and response with stakeholders.
Ensure least-privilege access, role-based access control and access review practices are executed and evidenced.
Oversee endpoint security configuration, patch compliance reporting, and baseline enforcement.
Coordinate Azure security configurations, logging, monitoring controls and remediation activities.
Execute changes through formal change management with documented rollback and peer review.
Support incident response activities, including containment coordination and evidence collection.
Support audits and examinations by producing evidence, responding to requests, and remediating findings.
Maintain current standard operating procedures and runbooks while ensuring knowledge transfer to staff.
Provide leadership, oversight and professional development for a team of employees, ensuring alignment of individual performance with departmental goals and strategic objectives.