Senior Manager Security Operations

Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Operations – Tempe, AZ (Hybrid Remote – 2 days remote, 3 days onsite) A growing engineering technology company seeks a leader to oversee the organization’s cybersecurity operations program, including SOC leadership, incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security controls across IT and OT environments. The role requires experience supporting manufacturing and operational technology (OT) environments. Responsibilities Lead and execute the cybersecurity operations strategy, processes, and incident response playbooks Manage and develop a team of security analysts and engineers; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Oversee 24/7 SOC operations, including detection, incident response, escalation, and root cause analysis Establish and track KPIs to measure operational effectiveness, tool performance, and risk exposure Drive AI‑enabled automation and orchestration to improve detection and response times Lead vulnerability management programs across IT and OT; partner with IT and business teams on remediation and hardening Integrate threat intelligence into operational workflows to proactively reduce risk Ensure alignment with security frameworks and regulations (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR, CMMC) Evaluate and optimize security technologies, including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and OT security tools Serve as the primary escalation point for critical security incidents and executive communications Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (master’s preferred) 8‑12+ years of information security experience, including 5+ years in cybersecurity operations leadership Direct experience leading a SOC or cybersecurity operations team Strong experience with AI and security automation tools Proven incident response, vulnerability management, and security monitoring experience Hands‑on knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management platforms Experience with security frameworks and compliance requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, CMMC) Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Experience with tools such as Rapid7, Tenable, and CrowdStrike Preferred Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC) strongly preferred Cloud security operations (AWS, Azure, GCP) SOAR, scripting, or security automation experience Experience operating in fast‑paced, incident‑driven environments Benefits We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. This position is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions. The pay range stated in the posting is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay for this role; actual pay may vary based on education, experience, and other factors. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kforce Inc