Easterseals Southern California · 1 month ago
IT Security Operations Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $145K/yr
6+ years expEasterseals Southern California transforms lives every day, delivering essential services to people with disabilities. The IT Security Operations Manager leads the organization’s security operations, overseeing security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of information systems.
Non ProfitCharity
Responsibilities
Oversees the Security Operations Center (SOC) and ensure effective monitoring and response to threats
Manages incident detection, triage, investigation, and remediation processes
Implements and maintains security tools such as SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management and threat intelligence platforms
Provides limited hands‑on technical support for security tooling as needed, including configuration changes, tuning, and validation during incidents, escalations, or major initiatives
Performs targeted configuration and troubleshooting of security platforms (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, vulnerability management tools) to support operational continuity and team effectiveness
Serves as an escalation point for complex technical issues where managerial oversight and practical technical expertise are required
Conducts regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks
Develops and maintains security policies, standards, and procedures
Leads major incident response efforts and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
Develops and maintain incident response plans and playbooks
Conducts post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned
Monitors emerging threats and trends to enhance security posture
Drives automation and process improvements within security operations
Manages vendor relationships and evaluate new security technologies
Manages the security operations team including schedules, workloads and performance management
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field preferred
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications
Proven experience managing SOC operations and incident response
6-8 years' experience in IT/IT Security
2-3 years' experience in security leadership
Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO, MITRE ATTACK)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Skilled in SIEM, Vulnerability Management, SOAR, EDR technologies as well as the vendors that provide them
Strategic thinking and decision-making
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements
Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC
This role requires availability outside of standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, to support security incidents, emergency response activities, or critical operational events. Off‑hours engagement is expected to be infrequent but mandatory when business risk or system integrity requires immediate leadership involvement
Company
Easterseals Southern California
Easterseals makes a lasting difference each day by providing essential disability and community services to children, adults, and their families.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.75MKey Investors
David and Molly Pyott Foundation
2018-06-22Grant· $1.75M
Leadership Team
Berry Kurland
Director, Strategy & Government Partnerships
Brynne Jones
Director, Corporate Partnerships
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