Senior Director, Security Operations Center

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for the SOC, aligning with CFA Institute's overall security and business objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to a global team of security analysts, engineers, and incident responders
• Monitor and manage CFA Institute's network, systems, and applications to identify, respond to, and mitigate cybersecurity threats in real time
• Ensure efficient operations of threat detection, response, and forensic investigation processes
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures to address security incidents effectively
• Ensure compliance with global cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to proactively identify and address potential weaknesses
• Evaluate and adopt cutting-edge technologies and tools to enhance the SOC's threat detection and response capabilities
• Drive innovation to ensure CFA Institute remains ahead of potential threats and vulnerabilities

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or related field
• 10–15+ years in cybersecurity operations with 5+ years leading SOC/IR teams
• Proven expertise in SOC management, incident response, digital forensics, and enterprise monitoring
• Demonstrated command of security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Excellent judgment under pressure with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Inclusive people leader: coaches, mentors, and builds high-performing, diverse teams across time zones
• Exceptional communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to operate as a hands-on leader.