Information Security Manager

Smith Arnold Partners; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A financial services company in Connecticut is seeking a Principal Lead IT Security Analyst to drive security initiatives and manage cloud and infrastructure security. In this mid-senior level role, you will lead security efforts, conduct audits, and enhance security strategies. The position offers a salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 plus bonuses. A strong analytical background and solid communication skills are essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a broad security role supporting cloud and infrastructure.
• Ability to guide third-party partners in executing security initiatives.
• Comfortable in both strategic and hands-on roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the MSP on all security-related work.
• Strengthen Azure cloud and Microsoft infrastructure security measures.
• Manage vulnerability assessments and incident response.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Azure

NIST

CIS frameworks

Security monitoring/logging platforms

Job description

Smith Arnold Partners provided pay range

This range is provided by Smith Arnold Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
• Direct message the job poster from Smith Arnold Partners

This role offers the chance to take real ownership of an organization’s security posture and guide how it continues to evolve. The environment is supported by a managed services provider, and this position will serve as the internal point of leadership and direction for all security initiatives—both strategic and hands‑on.

Principal Lead IT Security Analyst

Salary - $130,000 – $160,000 +Bonus

This role offers meaningful visibility, influence, and a path to future leadership roles such as Security Manager or CISO.

You will work closely with senior leadership, drive priorities, lead the MSP, and represent the security function to internal stakeholders and external customers. The scope includes cloud security, infrastructure security, risk management, audits, tooling, and incident response. This is a strong role for someone who is confident technically and ready to broaden into leadership responsibility with clear visibility and influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the MSP on all security-related work, ensuring accountability and alignment to security objectives.
• Strengthen and mature Azure cloud and Microsoft infrastructure security measures.
• Manage vulnerability assessments, incident response coordination, and threat analysis activities.
• Lead audit and compliance efforts, including ISO, SOC2, NIST, and related standards and frameworks.
• Evaluate current tools and identify opportunities to implement or enhance security solutions.
• Represent the security function in internal meetings and customer discussions; clearly communicate risk posture, decisions, and rationale.
• Conduct regular internal security reviews and status meetings with senior leadership.
• Identify and recommend improvements to organizational security strategy and controls.

Ideal Background

• Experience in a broad security role supporting cloud, infrastructure, monitoring, and risk management.
• Ability to guide third‑party partners or MSP resources in the execution of security initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to identify gaps and design practical solutions.
• Comfortable working in a role that is both strategic and hands‑on.
• Clear, confident communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Organized, steady under pressure, and able to prioritize effectively.

Preferred Experience

• Azure cloud security, Microsoft infrastructure security, and network security fundamentals.
• Security monitoring/logging platforms, vulnerability scanning, incident response practices.
• Familiarity with NIST or CIS frameworks and security audit requirements.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new security tools or platforms.
• Exposure to emerging security automation or AI‑driven security tooling is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries: Banking and Investment Banking