Director, IT Security Operations

Director, IT Security Operations – A full‑time leadership role focused on overseeing all aspects of security operations, incident response, and cybersecurity initiatives within the University of Miami Health System.

• Lead and manage the enterprise security operations team, including staffing, performance management, hiring, training, evaluation, and termination.
• Direct day‑to‑day security operations, incident response, and threat analysis, ensuring timely and effective mitigation of cyber threats.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise patch and vulnerability management, maintaining secure systems across the university.
• Oversee the deployment and management of endpoint protection solutions and log ingestion from critical systems into SIEM and MDR tools.
• Coordinate with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service providers to investigate and resolve security incidents.
• Develop and maintain security standards, policies, and procedures; monitor compliance with university policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare and deliver productivity reports, dashboards, and status reports on security operations to senior leadership.
• Analyze cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources to anticipate emerging threats and recommend proactive defenses.
• Manage project plans, risk assessments, vendor relationships, budgets, and strategic initiatives that support campus‑wide security goals.
• Participate in professional development activities, conferences, and workshops to stay current on industry trends and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in information security, with significant experience in a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Security Operations Center (SOC), or similar.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27000 series, COBIT, NIST 800 series.
• Certifications:
  
  CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, or equivalent cloud‑security certification.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a security team in high‑pressure environments.
• Excellent analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in enterprise security platforms, SIEM, MDR, and vulnerability management processes.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission.
• Additional benefits such as retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development support.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on protected categories under federal law.