Cyber Security Manager

Franklin Fitch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch in New York seeks a Cybersecurity Manager / Security Lead to strengthen and develop security functions across cloud, on‑premises, and security operations. You will provide hands‑on technical leadership while shaping security strategy and delivering critical initiatives.

The role focuses on designing and implementing enterprise security controls, mentoring engineers, and driving security risk reduction in a complex corporate environment with cross‑functional collaboration across

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related technical security function.
• Experience at Senior Security Engineer, Technical Lead, or Cybersecurity Manager level.
• Hands-on experience across cloud security, IAM/PAM, endpoint, application, network, or security operations.
• Proven ability to lead security projects and mentor others.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, risk management, and modern practices.
• Experience securing complex enterprise environments (cloud and on‑prem).
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and SOC 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and enhancement of enterprise cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineers and teams.
• Drive security initiatives across cloud, IAM/PAM, endpoint, application, network, and threat detection.
• Partner with infrastructure and operations to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and improve security architecture, standards, processes, and best practices.
• Lead security assessments and initiatives focused on Zero Trust, vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for cybersecurity across the organization.

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud security

IAM/PAM

Zero Trust

Security architecture

Risk management

NIST/ISO 27001/SOC 2

Job description

Our client is a leading financial services organization seeking a Cybersecurity Manager/ Security Lead to strengthen and develop their security functions. This is an opportunity for a technically strong security professional to lead cybersecurity engineering, drive improvements to the organization's security posture, and work across a broad range of security technologies and initiatives.

The Role

You'll provide technical leadership across the cybersecurity function, working closely with engineering, infrastructure, cloud, and security operations teams to design and implement effective security solutions. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership, allowing you to influence security strategy while remaining closely involved in the delivery of critical security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of enterprise cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to security engineers and wider technical teams.
• Drive security initiatives across areas such as cloud security, IAM/PAM, endpoint security, application security, network security, and threat detection.
• Partner with infrastructure, engineering, and Cyber Operations teams to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and improve security architecture, standards, processes, and best practices.
• Lead security assessments and initiatives focused on Zero Trust, vulnerability management, threat detection, and incident response.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for cybersecurity across the wider organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience within cybersecurity, security engineering, or a related technical security function.
• Experience operating at a Senior Security Engineer, Technical Lead, Cybersecurity Manager, or similar level.
• Strong hands-on experience across one or more areas of cybersecurity, such as cloud security, IAM/PAM, endpoint, application, network, or security operations.
• Proven ability to lead technical security projects and mentor or guide other security professionals.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, risk management, Zero Trust, and modern security practices.
• Experience securing complex enterprise environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and/or SOC 2.