Security Operation Senior Manager

Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Security Operations to join the firm. The Senior Manager, Security Operations oversees cyber security, forensics, incident response, and physical security operations for the firm. Responsibilities include implementing monitoring technologies, incident response systems, and a comprehensive security strategy. They convert business needs into technical specifications, ensuring firm and client data security while maintaining compliance standards. This role ensures security objectives are met within time and budget constraints. Additionally, the position identifies improvement areas within existing programmatic goals, ensuring optimal use of security technologies and robust operational effectiveness. Key Relationships IT Leadership Chief Officers Department Directors Directors of Administration Office Administrators General Counsel Essential Duties Implement comprehensive strategies for network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using defense tools like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and host‑based security systems. Perform log‑based and endpoint‑based threat detection to identify and safeguard against risks originating from various sources. Oversee deployment of cloud‑based detection to identify threats associated with cloud environments and firm‑utilized services. Correlate activity across assets like endpoints, networks, and apps, as well as environments such as on-premises and cloud, to identify anomalous activity. Review alerts and sensor data while documenting formal technical incident reports. Ensure incident response support for network subscribers, including implementing containment and mitigation actions and coordinating forensic analysis when required. Support the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, including conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results and addressing deficiencies. Work with security information and event management (SIEM) to manage/tune the system, create/manage the detection content and actively watch for alerts. Research emerging threats and vulnerabilities to assist with identifying incidents. Conduct regular training sessions on intrusion detection, prevention systems, security incident response procedures, threat intelligence analysis, and log analysis within the team. Experience & Skills Required Possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information security, cybersecurity or other related fields. Demonstrate expertise in DevSecOps security principles and industry best practices. Demonstrate experience in security automation and utilizing Generative AI to enhance security operations. Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain productive working relationships across every level of the firm. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Demonstrate experience working in multi‑cloud environments, including platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP. 10+ years experience in IT audit, enterprise risk management, penetration testing, red teaming, incident response and physical security operations. 10+ years experience with regulatory compliance and information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS 800‑171. Demonstrate expertise in leading remote teams including performance management, succession planning, and fostering employee growth and development. Compensation Salary range: $148,000 – $296,000 (based on experience and market factors) #J-18808-Ljbffr K&L Gates