Director, Security Operations Enablement

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior Security Operations Enablement leader to own and drive the security tech stack, including data engineering, analytics, SIEM, and SOAR. You will define roadmaps, manage a global engineering team, and govern lifecycle from selection to decommissioning.

You will ensure reliable data pipelines, effective detection engineering, and scalable automation while collaborating with GRC and incident response leaders to translate requirements into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Cyber Security Engineering or Security Operations.
• Experience leading engineering teams delivering large-scale security platforms (SIEM, SOAR, data platforms).
• Strong understanding of detection, triage, and response workflows.
• Proven ability to define and execute technology strategy in complex, global organizations.
• Experience managing high-performing engineering teams in distributed environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, modern data architectures, and scalable engineering patterns.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the Security Operations Enablement function covering Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and SIEM/SOAR engineering.
• Define and deliver the strategic roadmap for Security Operations platforms and capabilities.
• Govern the lifecycle of Security Operations technologies, including selection, implementation, optimization, and decommissioning.
• Ensure availability, performance, and continuous improvement of data pipelines, detection engineering, and automation capabilities.
• Partner with leadership to translate operational requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and scalable automation frameworks.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships to realize value from partners.

Skills

Security Operations

SIEM/SOAR

Data Platforms

Automation

Cloud Platforms

Stakeholder Management

Tech Strategy

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Data Engineering Frameworks

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

• Own and lead the Security Operations Enablement function covering Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and SIEM/SOAR engineering
• Define and deliver the strategic roadmap for Security Operations platforms and capabilities
• Manage and develop a global team of 20+ engineering resources
• Govern the lifecycle of Security Operations technologies, including selection, implementation, optimization, and decommissioning
• Ensure availability, performance, and continuous improvement of data pipelines, detection engineering, and automation capabilities
• Partner with GCDC and Incident Response leadership to translate operational requirements into technical solutions
• Collaborate with Security Engineering and Enterprise Architecture on target-state architectures
• Drive infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and scalable automation frameworks
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships and ensure value realization from strategic partners
• Define and track performance metrics for Security Operations technologies
• Lead governance, risk, and compliance activities for enablement platforms
• Contribute to tactical and strategic decision-making within the Information Security Office
• Support adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and automation capabilities within Security Operations

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Cyber Security Engineering, Security Operations, or a related field
• Demonstrable experience leading engineering teams delivering large-scale security platforms, such as SIEM, SOAR, and data platforms
• Strong understanding of Security Operations processes, including detection, triage, and response workflows
• Proven ability to define and execute technology strategy in complex, global organizations
• Experience managing and developing high-performing engineering teams in a distributed environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven approach
• Experience working with security vendors and managing strategic partnerships
• Ability to operate at tactical and strategic levels
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, modern data architectures, and scalable engineering patterns
• Preferred: experience in Security Architecture or close collaboration with architecture functions
• Preferred: knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and large-scale data engineering frameworks
• Preferred: experience delivering or supporting AI/automation initiatives within Security Operations
• Preferred: financial services or highly regulated industry experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading Security Operations Enablement, focusing on Data Engineering, Data Analytics, and SIEM/SOAR engineering. Proven ability to manage high-performing global teams while driving technology strategy and governance in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cyber Security Engineering
• Security Operations Management
• SIEM/SOAR Platforms
• Data Pipeline Optimization
• Stakeholder Management

Hard Skills

• Security Operations Processes
• Detection Engineering
• Automation Capabilities
• Infrastructure as Code
• CI/CD
• Data Analytics
• Advanced Analytics
• AI Implementation
• Cloud Platforms
• Data Engineering Frameworks

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Governance
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Financial Services
• Regulated Industry

Tools & Technologies

• SIEM
• SOAR
• Data Platforms
• Automation Frameworks
• Vendor Management