Cyber Security Operations Manager (ID: 3783)

Stafide; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for operational transformation

Job summary

Stafide is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager in the Netherlands. In this role, you will lead global security operations teams and ensure the successful delivery of security initiatives while engaging with executive stakeholders such as CIOs and CISOs.

The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of experience in Security Operations and a strong background in managing large-scale transition and integration programs across multiple geographies. Opportunities for professional growth and transformation in a collaborative environment await you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Security Operations or Cybersecurity.
• Expertise in operations management and project delivery.
• Hands-on experience in security incident response and threat analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global security operations teams.
• Ensure delivery commitments for maintenance support are achieved.
• Oversee incident response activities and major investigations.

Skills

Security Operations Management

Transition Management

Threat Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Incident Response

Governance

Education

CISSP or CISM certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Cyber Security Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage global security operations teams across multiple geographies, including the Netherlands.
• Ensure overall delivery commitments for maintenance support and enhancement projects are achieved.
• Act as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders including CIOs and CISOs.
• Lead end-to-end transition and integration activities for operations projects.
• Manage transition plans, timelines, governance, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Security Operations, IAM, Infrastructure, and Integration teams.
• Drive knowledge transfer activities and ensure process documentation is completed.
• Oversee incident response activities and major investigation reporting.
• Conduct proactive threat and compromise analysis to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Manage operational escalations, remediation planning, and business continuity activities.
• Represent leadership teams during executive steering committee meetings and operational reviews.
• Ensure seamless transition to steady-state operations with stakeholder sign-offs.
• Track KPIs, SLAs, operational metrics, and contractual compliance requirements.
• Support 24x7 operational availability and critical issue management.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 15+ years of experience in Security Operations, Transition Management, or Cybersecurity Operations leadership.
• Strong experience managing globally distributed onshore and offshore teams.
• Expertise in operations management, maintenance support, and enhancement project delivery.
• Experience working directly with executive stakeholders such as CIOs, CISOs, and vendor management teams.
• Hands‑on experience in security incident response, threat analysis, and compromise investigations.
• Strong governance, reporting, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience handling operational escalations and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Knowledge of transition governance frameworks, operational metrics, KPIs, and SLA management.
• Experience in cross‑functional coordination involving IAM, Security, Infrastructure, and Integration teams.
• Strong executive briefing and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Preferred certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCFA, CHFI, CEH, or SEC certifications.

You should possess the ability to:

• Lead complex transition and integration programs independently.
• Manage large‑scale security operations across multiple geographies.
• Perform proactive and reactive threat analysis and communicate risks effectively to leadership teams.
• Handle executive‑level communication and stakeholder management confidently.
• Conduct root cause analysis for critical incidents and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth operational transitions.
• Manage risks, dependencies, escalations, and business continuity requirements effectively.
• Prepare annual operational plans aligned with customer IT and security strategies.
• Drive operational governance through dashboards, trackers, reports, and status reviews.
• Identify process improvement and automation opportunities within operations.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and operational readiness.
• Work in a fast‑paced 24x7 operational environment and support critical incidents beyond business hours when needed.

What we bring to the table:

• Opportunity to lead enterprise‑scale global security operations and transition initiatives.
• Exposure to executive‑level stakeholder engagement and strategic cybersecurity programs.
• Collaborative work environment with global cross‑functional teams.
• Opportunities to drive operational transformation, automation, and process improvements.
• Challenging projects involving governance, incident response, and operational excellence.