Cybersecurity Operations Lead | Incident Response

Spencer Fane LLP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the firm's security operations, incident response readiness, and security program delivery. You will guide security engineering, architecture, and platform oversight while partnering with IT and business units to embed security across the technology environment.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise security operations, incident management, and working with MSSPs and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field.
• Eight years of IT/cybersecurity experience; at least three in enterprise security operations.
• Experience in regulated environments; law firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cybersecurity operations and manage workload, escalations, and service delivery.
• Supervise cybersecurity personnel and external providers; drive performance and coaching.
• Oversee incident response plans, playbooks, and tabletop exercises; coordinate across IT, Legal, Communications, leadership.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response

Security engineering

Architecture

Vulnerability management

AI security

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field

Five years of enterprise security operations experience

Tools

Microsoft security technologies

Palo Alto Networks

CrowdStrike

Security automation scripting

Job description

Spencer Fane LLP is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the firm's security operations, incident response readiness, and security program delivery. You will guide security engineering, architecture, and platform oversight while partnering with IT and business units to embed security across the technology environment.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise security operations, incident management, and working with MSSPs and vendors.