Director of Cybersecurity Operations

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainor Staffing is looking for a leader in cybersecurity operations in New York, NY. This role involves building and leading comprehensive cybersecurity functions, managing incident responses, and ensuring robust security monitoring capabilities across enterprise and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in cybersecurity, effective communication skills, and must have qualifications such as CISSP or CISM. This position is fully on-site, offering a competitive salary ranging from $200,000 to $250,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading cybersecurity operations and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of modern security monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the cybersecurity operations function.
• Oversee security visibility across various environments.
• Enhance incident response processes and procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations leadership

Knowledge of SIEM, EDR, SOAR

Managing security programs

Familiarity with security frameworks

Incident management

Vendor management

Certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC)

Job description

Who You Are

• You have extensive experience leading cybersecurity operations, incident response, or cyber defense programs
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and modern security monitoring technologies
• Experienced managing security programs across complex enterprise, cloud, and operational environments
• Familiar with regulatory and security frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and SOX
• Proven ability to lead high‑impact incidents and coordinate cross‑functional response efforts
• Skilled at managing third‑party security providers and driving operational accountability
• CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar certifications preferred

What You’ll Do

• Build and lead the organization’s cybersecurity operations function, including monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities
• Oversee security visibility across enterprise, cloud, and operational technology environments
• Develop and enhance incident response processes, readiness programs, and operational procedures
• Partner with engineering teams to strengthen detection capabilities and improve security effectiveness
• Lead vulnerability management efforts and drive remediation priorities based on risk
• Manage external security partners and ensure service quality, performance, and resilience
• Provide executive‑level reporting on security posture, risks, and operational performance

What Success Looks Like

• Security incidents are identified, contained, and resolved efficiently
• Detection and response capabilities mature and scale with the organization
• Vulnerabilities are prioritized and remediated effectively based on business risk
• Leadership has clear visibility into security posture and operational performance

Salary Range: $200,000 – 250,000 annually, based on experience

Location: New York, NY – Fully on site

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.