Litera · 1 month ago
Manager, Cybersecurity
USA-Colorado
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expLitera is a leader in legal technology innovation, dedicated to transforming the legal profession through AI-forward solutions. The Senior Manager, Security Operations will lead the security operations function, ensuring the protection of the company's global SaaS infrastructure and sensitive client data while managing a high-performing team responsible for threat detection and incident response.
Customer ServiceDocument ManagementInnovation ManagementLegalLegal Tech
Responsibilities
Own and drive the global Security Operations program, including 24x7 monitoring, detection, and response capabilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security analysts and engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Set clear goals and expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Manage team capacity, workload prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure operational effectiveness
Manage and optimize our security tooling stack, including Microsoft Defender suite, SIEM/SOAR platforms, and cloud-native security tools
Champion the effective use of AI and automation to enhance team productivity, streamline repetitive tasks, and enable analysts to focus on higher-value work
Oversee threat detection, triage, investigation, and response activities across the enterprise
Develop and refine incident response playbooks, ensuring rapid and effective response to security events
Lead incident response efforts for significant security events, coordinating cross-functional teams and executive communications
Manage security operations for our multi-cloud environment (Azure, AWS), including cloud security posture management using tools such as Upwind
Partner with Infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure secure configuration and monitoring of cloud workloads and SaaS application infrastructure
Collaborate with development teams to integrate security monitoring into CI/CD pipelines and support secure SDLC practices
Lead the hardening of Litera's corporate infrastructure through the development and enforcement of security policies across identity, devices, and data
Own and manage conditional access policies and identity management strategies using Microsoft Entra ID, ensuring least-privilege access and strong authentication controls
Develop and maintain device configuration and endpoint hardening policies across the corporate fleet using Microsoft Intune
Oversee email security initiatives including mail filtering policies via Microsoft Defender for Office 365, anti-phishing controls, and user phishing simulation programs (Attack Simulation Training) to drive security awareness
Lead data protection efforts including data classification frameworks and data loss prevention (DLP) policies using Microsoft Purview to safeguard sensitive client and corporate information
Partner with IT and HR teams to ensure security policies are practical, enforceable, and aligned with business operations
Develop and track key metrics and KPIs to measure security operations effectiveness and communicate risk posture to leadership
Leverage AI-powered security tools and capabilities (such as Microsoft Security Copilot) to accelerate threat detection, investigation, and response
Identify opportunities to apply AI and automation across security operations to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and scale the team's impact
Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies to keep our defenses ahead of adversaries
Develop and maintain security operations policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements
Support audit and compliance activities by providing evidence of security controls and operational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years in a management role leading security operations or SOC teams
Deep experience with security operations in cloud environments (Azure and AWS required)
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender stack (Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel) and cloud security posture management tools
Proven track record of building and maturing security operations programs and leading incident response efforts
Strong understanding of threat detection methodologies, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and modern attack techniques
Demonstrated experience with identity and access management, conditional access policies, and Zero Trust security principles
Hands-on experience implementing endpoint hardening, DLP, email security, and phishing simulation programs
Experience securing SaaS application infrastructure and familiarity with secure SDLC principles
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey technical risks to executive and non-technical stakeholders
Self-directed and highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Preferred
Experience with Upwind or similar cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPP)
Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Intune, Microsoft Purview, and Defender for Office 365 for identity, device, email, and data protection
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GSOM, GCIH, GCIA), or Azure/AWS security certifications
Experience in a SaaS or legal technology environment
Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance frameworks
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Incentive and recognition programs
Company
Litera
Litera is a legaltech firm that provides of document lifecycle and transaction management solutions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102MKey Investors
HgK1 Investment Management
2021-11-05Private Equity
2021-01-07Series Unknown· $2M
2019-05-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
Avaneesh Marwaha
CEO
Bryan Smith
Director of Product Management
Recent News
2025-12-03
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