WS - Senior Manager, Cybersecurity

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The Senior Manager, Cybersecurity is a hands-on leader responsible for the day-to-day execution and oversight of the organization's cybersecurity program. This role combines direct technical contribution with the management and development of a small cybersecurity team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information systems and data.

• Team Leadership and Execution:
  • Lead and develop a team of two cybersecurity professionals, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance management.
  • Serve as a working manager - actively participating in technical execution alongside the team, not solely in an oversight capacity.
  • Support the VP in shaping the cybersecurity strategy and translate it into actionable plans, priorities, and day-to-day activities.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC):
  • Own the day-to-day GRC function, including cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and control frameworks.
  • Maintain the cybersecurity risk register; identify, assess, and track risks and remediation activities.
  • Support compliance with applicable regulations and frameworks (e.g., SOX, PCI, CMMC, NIST CSF).
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, evidence collection, and control testing.
  • Monitor regulatory and threat landscape changes and recommend policy updates.
  • Manage third-party and vendor cybersecurity risk assessments.
  • Perform software security reviews and drive remediation efforts.
• Incident Response and Investigation:
  • Maintain the incident response plan and lead hands-on response to cybersecurity incidents.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders during investigations.
  • Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Security Operations and Architecture:
  • Participate directly in threat detection, monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
  • Support secure design of systems, networks, and cloud environments in partnership with infrastructure and application teams.
  • Ensure security controls are consistently applied across the environment.
• Security Awareness and Training:
  • Manage the cybersecurity awareness and training program, including phishing simulations and end-user education.
  • Promote a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Cybersecurity Tools and Services:
  • Manage cybersecurity tools, platforms, and third-party service providers (e.g., MSSP, SIEM, EDR).
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Provide regular updates to the VP and other stakeholders on cybersecurity posture, key risks, and initiative status.
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Budget Support:
  • Assist in developing and managing the cybersecurity budget, identifying cost-effective solutions and prioritizing spend against the highest risks.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC) preferred.
• 8+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity or a combination of cybersecurity and closely related technical fields.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience performing threat detection and response.
• 7+ years of people management or team lead…