Global Security Operations & Exposure Lead (Remote)

Barnes Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Global IT Security Operations & Exposure Management Lead to own and scale a global security operations function remotely. You will oversee monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and remediation across cloud, on‑prem, and manufacturing environments, reporting to the CISO.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration with IT, engineering, and manufacturing, and the ability to translate complex security risks into clear actions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive information security experience, including hands-on security operations, incident response, detection engineering, or exposure management.
• Demonstrated experience leading a SOC, MDR/MSSP, or comparable global security operations.
• Strong applied AI acumen to improve security ops, automate tasks, and reduce false positives.
• Experience developing analysts/engineers and building operating models.
• Practical experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, vulnerability management workflows, and cloud logging.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or hybrid environments preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, OSCP, or GIAC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own daily security operations service delivery including ticket intake, triage, prioritization, escalation, and closure.
• Manage performance of third-party security services and define expectations.
• Establish severity definitions, investigation standards, and escalation paths.
• Report health and risk metrics to the CISO with clear coverage and remediation progress.
• Build a scalable operating model and talent roadmap for global security operations.
• Lead incident response and post‑incident reviews; coordinate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Detection engineering

Exposure management

AI in security

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS

Tools

SIEM

EDR/XDR

SOAR

Vulnerability management

IAM telemetry

Cloud logging

Job description

Barnes Aerospace is seeking a Global IT Security Operations & Exposure Management Lead to own and scale a global security operations function remotely. You will oversee monitoring, incident response, threat detection, and remediation across cloud, on‑prem, and manufacturing environments, reporting to the CISO.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration with IT, engineering, and manufacturing, and the ability to translate complex security risks into clear actions.