Director, Security Operations (Technical/Hands On)

Gartner; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

20+ PTO days

Extensive health insurance

401(k) with corporate match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Principal Recruiter for its Security Operations team based in Irving, TX. This role involves leading the team in cybersecurity operations, providing mentorship, and ensuring rapid response to security incidents. Candidates should possess a background in Computer Science, significant experience in security operations, and a passion for problem-solving. The company offers a competitive package, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a SOC or incident response team.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize security events.
• Expertise in handling cybersecurity incidents.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence for a Security Operations team.
• Serve as Incident Commander during security responses.
• Mentor team members to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Leadership in security operations

Ability to mentor and coach

Expertise in cybersecurity analysis

Passion for security

Strong team player

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or Information Security

6+ years of experience in information security

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Python

PowerShell

AWS

Job description

Principal Recruiter – Tech Recruiting Center of Excellence

Hiring near our Irving, TX Center of Excellence with a flexible environment. Join a world‑class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients. We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting‑edge technology solutions that power Gartner. Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome‑driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.

About this role

This role supports Gartner’s growing Security Operations team. You will lead day‑to‑day operations in US time zones to protect against, detect, and respond to threats to Gartner’s reputation, customers, and information technology. You will lead the operational response to security events and incidents, providing a point of escalation. You will be deeply involved in planning and executing projects involving the SOC and Security Operations practice, defending Gartner’s network and intellectual properties as you “lead from the front”. You will mentor, guide, and provide technical expertise to the team.

What you will need

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or 6+ years of experience in information security
• Previous experience leading a SOC, hunt, and/or incident response team or progressive growth in responsibilities in a SOC environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and analyze security events, enabling swift decision‑making on appropriate courses of action and initiating timely and proportional responses
• Expertise in conducting and driving analysis and investigation of cybersecurity incidents
• Experience articulating technical findings and creating detailed incident reports
• Extensive experience in leveraging security tools such as SIEM, EDR, web proxy and email security tools
• Experience driving security projects from requirements gathering to completion
• Ability to mentor, motivate, and coach team members, leading to operational excellence
• Passion for security and solving tomorrow’s problems

What you will do

• Drive operational excellence of a geographically dispersed Security Operations team
• Serve as the Incident Commander during the incident response process
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the team’s ability to rapidly and effectively respond to security incidents
• Work with key business stakeholders to detect, respond to, and remediate security issues
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting a culture of open communication, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Drive automation initiatives, enhancing analyst capabilities and workflows while eliminating monotonous tasks
• Develop innovative and cutting‑edge detection content aligned with ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and other cybersecurity frameworks
• Bring your own ideas and solutions to a fast‑paced, growing, and evolving team centered around operational excellence
• Ensure smooth handover of alerts and incidents between team members located in various geographic locations

Who you are

• Skilled and experienced, but possessing a servant leader mindset
• Able to relentlessly prioritize and see the big picture
• Comfortable both with delegating and “rolling up your sleeves” when the time comes
• Passion for coaching, mentoring, and development of others
• Accountable, transparent and willing to go the extra mile when necessary
• Passion for security and solving tomorrow’s problems
• Willing to learn new technology platforms
• Strong team player
• Able to work proactively in a time sensitive operations environment
• Innovation mindset – takes opportunities to make existing processes more efficient and thinks “automation first”
• Certifications like CISSP, GCIH, GCFA or equivalent are a plus
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Demonstrated ability to transform and shape teams
• Scripting or programming experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

What you will get

• Competitive compensation
• Limitless growth and learning opportunities
• Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more
• A collaborative and positive culture – join a diverse team of professionals that are smart and driven
• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices
• 20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year
• Extensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with corporate match, immediate vesting
• Health‑and‑wellness‑related allowance programs
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• Gartner gives charity match and much more

What makes Gartner a great place to work

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. Gartner invests in leaders who bring out the best in you and our company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. We are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.