Cyber Security Manager

Insight Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to oversee and mature enterprise defensive security operations in New York. You will manage a large organization responsible for security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, detection engineering, and digital forensics across complex IT environments.

The ideal candidate blends hands‑on technical expertise with executive communication and stakeholder management, driving a shift from reactive security to

Qualifications

• 8+ years cybersecurity with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading SOC and incident response teams.
• Proven success managing major cyber incidents (network intrusions, data breaches, etc.).
• Strong background in threat detection, threat hunting, monitoring, and forensics.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of cybersecurity professionals and front‑line leaders responsible for security operations, incident response, threat detection, threat intelligence, and forensics.
• Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and response functions, ensuring timely detection, investigation, containment, and recovery from cyber threats.
• Serve as the primary incident leader during high‑impact cybersecurity events, coordinating technical teams, executives, legal partners, and external stakeholders.
• Enhance security operations by improving detection capabilities, investigative processes, automation, and operational rigor.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on accountability, execution, operational metrics, and security program maturity.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to provide clear executive communications and strategic recommendations during security incidents.
• Mentor and develop security teams by elevating technical capabilities and promoting an investigative, threat‑focused mindset.
• Collaborate across technology, security, legal, compliance, and business teams to strengthen the organization’s overall cyber defense posture.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

SOC leadership

Incident response leadership

Threat detection

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Threat hunting

Digital forensics

Security operations

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

Insight Global is hiring an experienced cybersecurity leader to oversee and mature enterprise defensive security operations.

This individual will lead a large cybersecurity organization responsible for security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, detection engineering, and digital forensics across complex IT environments.

This role requires a hands‑on leader who can balance technical expertise with executive‑level communication and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has built or transformed security operations programs, successfully led major cybersecurity incidents, and can drive a shift from reactive security practices to a more proactive, intelligence‑driven approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of cybersecurity professionals and front‑line leaders responsible for security operations, incident response, threat detection, threat intelligence, and forensics.
• Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and response functions, ensuring timely detection, investigation, containment, and recovery from cyber threats.
• Serve as the primary incident leader during high‑impact cybersecurity events, coordinating technical teams, executives, legal partners, and external stakeholders.
• Enhance security operations by improving detection capabilities, investigative processes, automation, and operational rigor.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on accountability, execution, operational metrics, and security program maturity.
• Partner closely with senior leadership to provide clear executive communications and strategic recommendations during security incidents.
• Mentor and develop security teams by elevating technical capabilities and promoting an investigative, threat‑focused mindset.
• Collaborate across technology, security, legal, compliance, and business teams to strengthen the organization’s overall cyber defense posture.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience leading Security Operations Center (SOC) functions and incident response teams.
• Proven success managing major cyber incidents involving network intrusions, insider threats, data breaches, or advanced threat activity.
• Strong background in threat detection, threat hunting, security monitoring, and digital forensics.
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Deep understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, including the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Demonstrated experience building, transforming, or maturing cybersecurity operations programs.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, navigate complex environments, and lead through high‑pressure situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCFA), or similar cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience within critical infrastructure, utilities, energy, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives or cybersecurity consulting engagements.
• Strong executive communication and crisis management experience.

$190k to $210k per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.