Cyber Security Manager

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

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to mature enterprise defensive security operations across complex IT environments. The role combines hands-on technical leadership with executive communication and stakeholder management.

You will guide a large team overseeing SOC functions, incident response, threat hunting, and digital forensics while driving a proactive, intelligence-driven security program across the organization.

Qualifications

• 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 including data breaches or intrusions.
• Strong background in threat detection, hunting, monitoring, and forensics.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR and threat intel platforms.
• Knowledge of adversary TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience building or maturing cybersecurity operations programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of cybersecurity professionals and front-line leaders for security operations and forensics.
• Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and response functions with timely detection and containment.
• Serve as the primary incident leader during high-impact cyber events with cross-functional coordination.
• Improve detection capabilities, investigations, automation, and operational rigor.
• Drive continuous improvement with accountability and operational metrics.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Threat hunting

Detection engineering

Digital forensics

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

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.