Enterprise Security Incident Response & Threat Intelligence Manager

State Compensation Insurance Fund; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Work Schedule

On-the-job training

Health plans

Retirement plans

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Days

Tuition Assistance

Leadership Training

Transit Pass Program

Job summary

State Compensation Insurance Fund seeks a strategic leader to drive incident response and threat intelligence, strengthening our security posture across the enterprise. You will shape how we anticipate, detect, and respond to evolving cyber risks while guiding governance and awareness programs.

The role requires experience managing cybersecurity teams, communicating with senior leadership, and delivering clear risk insights. Location options include multiple CA cities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of cybersecurity teams and programs in dynamic environments.
• Expertise in threat intelligence frameworks and enterprise security strategies.
• Strong ability to communicate complex risks to senior leadership clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the enterprise incident response function with strategy and governance.
• Oversee the full incident response lifecycle to mitigate risks.
• Develop roadmaps and strengthen security awareness for organizational readiness.
• Provide leadership across Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Security Awareness.
• Build and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity team with accountability.
• Deliver executive-level insights on security posture, incidents, and risks.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Threat intelligence

Executive communication

Governance standards

Project management

Team leadership

MITRE ATT&CK

Job description

Ready to lead the front line of enterprise cybersecurity? Come join us at State Fund!

State Compensation Insurance Fund is seeking a strategic and technically experienced leader to drive our incident Response and Threat Intelligence function, protecting our organization from evolving cyber threats while strengthening our overall security posture.

As State Fund continues to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities, we are looking for an experienced manager to lead critical incident responses and threat intelligence efforts. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone ready to shape how the organization anticipates, detects, and responds to risk across the enterprise.

Under the direction of the Enterprise Security senior leadership, this role provides both strategic direction and operational leadership across incident response, threat intelligence, and security awareness program, ensuring enterprise readiness.

Position can be filled in: Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Glendale, Oxnard, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Redding, Riverside, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, Salinas, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Santa Ana, Stockton or Vacaville.

Responsibilities:

The Incident Response and Threat Intelligence Manager will:

• Lead and develop the enterprise incident response function, driving strategy, governance, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the full incident response lifecycle and ensure its effectiveness to mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement program roadmaps while strengthening security awareness initiatives to support organizational readiness
• Provide leadership and oversight across Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Security Awareness functions, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Build, mentor, and develop a high performing cybersecurity team, promoting accountability and innovation
• Deliver clear, executive-level insights on security posture, incidents, and emerging risks

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing cybersecurity teams and programs in dynamic operational environment
• Deep expertise in cyber security and threat intelligence framework (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model)
• Experience operating at the enterprise level with evolving security challenges
• Ability to communicate and engage effectively with senior leadership and executive audiences
• Critical reasoning, problem solving, and project management capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders
• Experience with security policy, compliance, and governance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800 series, PCI, ISO 27001/27002)
• Working experience of emergent cyber security risks, trends, and technologies

Working at State Fund offers EXCELLENT benefits including:

• Alternate Work Schedule options
• On-the-job training
• Various health, dental and vision plans to choose from
• Retirement plans (CalPERS, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Days
• Personal Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Leadership Training
• Transit Pass Program

AND MORE!

Do you need help with the state application process? Please view this short tutorial video: https://scif.wistia.com/medias/8g6eazzxjk

(New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.)

CLASSIFICATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER I