Head of Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response

Acumenz Consulting; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Richardson, Texas is seeking a Lead of Cybersecurity Operations to manage day-to-day operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on leadership and forensic analysis. This role encompasses managing a team, developing procedures, and ensuring cloud security across hybrid environments. Excellent communication skills and experience with enterprise security tools are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity operations including SOC and incident response.
• 3+ years in a leadership role with strong DFIR expertise.
• Experience with enterprise security tools and patch management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cybersecurity Operations team and oversee threat detection.
• Own third-party patch management strategy.
• Develop playbooks and support audits and compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations expertise

Forensic analysis

Leadership

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Communication

Tools

Rapid7 InsightIDR

Proofpoint

CrowdStrike

PDQ Connect

Intune

Patch My PC

AWS

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Richardson, Texas is seeking a Lead of Cybersecurity Operations to manage day-to-day operations including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on leadership and forensic analysis. This role encompasses managing a team, developing procedures, and ensuring cloud security across hybrid environments. Excellent communication skills and experience with enterprise security tools are essential.