IT Security & Operations Lead — Build SIEM & SOC

Northwood; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwood is looking for a Manager of IT Security & Operations in Torrance, California. This role requires 5+ years in IT, security, or DevSecOps, and involves building the company’s security operations from the ground up. Responsibilities include owning corporate IT, managing helpdesk operations, and establishing security monitoring frameworks. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with identity management and SIEM platforms, and must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or building teams in IT or security.
• Hands-on background with identity providers and helpdesk operations.
• Technical experience with SIEM platforms and building monitoring programs.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks like NIST, SOC 2, and FedRamp.

Responsibilities

• Own corporate IT and security operations.
• Build and manage team across security engineering and IT operations.
• Stand up the SIEM and build security monitoring capabilities.

Skills

IT Security

DevSecOps Engineering

Identity Management

Endpoint Management

SaaS Administration

Compliance Frameworks

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Cloud Environments (AWS)

Education

5+ years in IT, security, or DevSecOps

Tools

Okta

Azure AD

Splunk

Sentinel

CrowdStrike

Job description

Northwood is looking for a Manager of IT Security & Operations in Torrance, California. This role requires 5+ years in IT, security, or DevSecOps, and involves building the company’s security operations from the ground up. Responsibilities include owning corporate IT, managing helpdesk operations, and establishing security monitoring frameworks. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with identity management and SIEM platforms, and must be eligible for TS/SCI clearance.