Security Operations Manager - Remote

Position: SECURITY OPERATIONS MANAGER - REMOTE

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Department Overview

As a security first organization, UC Digital Risk & Security (UCDRS) is part of the Digital Innovation & Technology (DigIT) Department. The UCDRS teams include UCOP local and system-wide information security and risk teams focused on providing cyber security services to the UC system. We maintain an innovative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, the Security Operations Manager is responsible for monitoring, detecting, protecting, and maintaining the security of data, systems, and networks s role includes managing the UCOP Security Operations team, monitoring the UCOP infrastructure for malicious activity, developing and implementing security processes and procedures, managing vulnerabilities, and coordinating security incident response. The Security Operations Manager will work closely with other units at UCOP, including infrastructure and application development teams, desktop engineering, and the service desk, to identify vulnerabilities, implement best practices, and ensure the security of the UCOP computing environment.

Key Responsibilities

50% Responsible for managing the daily activities of Security Operations security analysts who plan, design, develop, implement and maintain systems and programs to ensure the integrity, reliability and security of UCOP data and systems, and monitor and respond to threats to the UCOP computing environment. Additionally, this role provides mentoring to security personnel, drives continuous improvement, fosters an inclusive culture, and aligns the team with UCOP's mission and goals.

25% Implements highly complex and broad-scale security controls to prevent unauthorized access or changes to institutional information, information systems, and / or network infrastructure. Responsible for providing research, analysis and solutions to address attempted efforts to compromise security protocols. Proactively addresses the negative impact on Office of the President caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access of information. Advises departments on security prevention, best practices and secure software.

10% Designs, configures and manages complex security systems including data loss prevention software, security information and event management systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security agents. Administers security configurations to control access to information systems and networks including on premise and cloud environments.

10% Directs incident response and forensic investigations and addresses and produces reports in response to highly complex or broad-scale security incidents. Investigate security incidents and reports to management regarding the causes and effects. Applies advanced IT security concepts, compliance and regulatory requirements, and policies and procedures to respond to and appropriately elevate security incidents.

5% Additional duties as required

Experience

• Min 8 years of related IT work experience.
• Min 2 years of experience managing an information security organization.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead a highly technical team.
• Advanced interpersonal skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the…