HireRight · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Cyber Security Operations
US-TN-Nashville
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHireRight is the premier global background screening and workforce solutions provider. The Senior Manager of Cyber Security Operations will lead the transformation and daily execution of security operations across the enterprise, focusing on improving security controls and processes, and managing relationships with a Managed Security Provider.
Information TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC), including all phases of incident response (PICERL). This includes process creation, measurement, execution, and improvement
Drive continuous improvement not only in the Security Operations team, but throughout all adjacent areas such as security engineering, network operations, and governance, risk and compliance
Lead the implementation of advanced logging, correlation, and automation technologies
Act as the primary incident response leader, including ownership of the IR plan, tabletops, and managing any cyber security incidents
Work to create a trusted connection to HireRight employees
Exercise significant judgment on the identification, control and response to risks to HireRight
Serve as the primary oversight and liaison for the MSP, helping to define and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs), escalation protocols, and performance metrics are met
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of MSP capabilities and alignment with organizational goals
Prepare, propose, and manage changes to the MSP relationship to better suit HireRight’s needs
Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of existing security controls integration to security operations including DLP, IAM, SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint protection. Provide meaningful feedback to adjacent teams such as Security Engineering for process and control improvement
Develop and enforce standardized processes for incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management
Ensure security operations alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other regulatory frameworks
Collaborate with GRC teams to support audits, risk assessments, and compliance reporting
Build and mentor a high-performing security operations team
Foster collaboration across engineering, IT, legal, and business units to embed security into organizational culture
Contribute to the cybersecurity strategy and roadmap, aligning security operations with business objectives
Present operational metrics and risk posture updates to understand resourcing, contingency planning, and strategic improvement
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Strong understanding of security technologies: SIEM, SOAR, EDR, DLP, IAM, and cloud security
Proven experience managing third-party security vendors or MSPs
Excellent communication, process leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is not required, though it is preferred
Demonstrated progression of responsibility in the security operations domain is preferred
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Generous Vacation and Sick Program
10 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance Program
Business Casual Attire
Generous Referral Program
Employee Discounts and Rewards
And much more!
Company
HireRight
HireRight provides on-demand employment screening solutions for a customer base of organizations.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
General Atlantic
2024-02-16Acquired
2018-07-13Private Equity
2007-08-08IPO
Leadership Team
Euan Menzies
Chief Executive Officer
Guy Abramo
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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