Haden Grey · 2 months ago
Cybersecurity Operations Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yr
7+ years expHaden Grey LLC is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Operations Lead to design, implement, and oversee advanced security engineering solutions across managed client environments. The role involves leading the delivery of cybersecurity services across network, endpoint, and cloud domains while advising clients on security architecture, risk management, and compliance best practices.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecurityPenetration Testing
Responsibilities
Lead and guide the security engineering team in designing, deploying, and managing client security solutions across diverse environments
Define and implement security architectures that address client needs across network, endpoint, and cloud domains
Oversee the configuration, integration, and optimization of advanced security tools such as firewalls, EDR/XDR, CASB, and cloud-native security platforms
Develop and maintain engineering standards, frameworks, and reference architectures to ensure consistency and scalability across client implementations
Provide hands-on technical leadership during complex deployments and troubleshooting efforts
Design and implement secure network architectures, including segmentation, VPNs, firewalls, and IDS/IPS solutions
Evaluate and integrate next-generation network security technologies such as SASE, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and SD-WAN
Conduct network security assessments, architecture reviews, and performance tuning across client environments
Ensure network-level monitoring, visibility, and threat prevention are optimized for both on-premises and hybrid environments
Oversee deployment and management of endpoint protection and detection solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender)
Ensure consistent policy enforcement, health monitoring, and response readiness across all client endpoints
Evaluate emerging endpoint technologies and guide clients on improving resilience through configuration, hardening, and automation
Design and implement security architectures for cloud workloads in AWS, Azure, and GCP
Integrate cloud-native security services (e.g., AWS GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Google Security Command Center) into managed client environments
Conduct cloud security assessments to identify misconfigurations, excessive privileges, and data exposure risks
Embed security controls into client CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows, supporting secure application delivery
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, helping define and execute their cybersecurity strategies
Lead client workshops, assessments, and security roadmap development engagements
Translate technical risks into business context, and present recommendations to both technical and executive stakeholders
Collaborate with account management and sales teams to design and scope new service offerings
Provide expert input into proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations
Ensure engineering solutions align with industry frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2)
Support client audits and compliance initiatives through control mapping and evidence collection
Perform risk assessments and advise clients on mitigation and control enhancement strategies
Stay current on emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in security engineering
Identify opportunities to enhance service efficiency through automation and tool integration
Mentor and upskill junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
Contribute to continuous improvement of MSSP delivery models and engineering methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
7+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role
Strong hands-on experience across multiple security domains — network, endpoint, and cloud
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security architectures
Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade security solutions for multiple clients
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both engineers and executives
Industry certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, OSCP, or cloud-specific certifications (AWS/Azure Security Specialty)
Preferred
Experience with automation, scripting, and orchestration (Python, PowerShell, Terraform)
Familiarity with Zero Trust and identity-centric security architectures
Understanding of secure DevOps practices and modern deployment pipelines
Experience in a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) or consulting environment
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical projects and client engagements
Company
Haden Grey
HadenGrey is a cybersecurity company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Graham Logsdon
Chief Executive Officer, Owner
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