Manager - Cybersecurity Operations

Plexus; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Plexus is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Manager to lead the global SOC and incident response program. You will own security operations, drive 24/7 monitoring, and coordinate MSSP/MDR vendors to protect Plexus across cloud and on‑prem environments.

You will manage a team, define roadmaps, and push for continuous improvement in DLP, data protection, and cyber defense. A strong leadership background and advanced cybersecurity expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field; 5+ years of experience preferred
• Experience leading security operations, SOC management, and incident response
• Strong knowledge of cloud/hybrid environments (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud) and security tooling

Responsibilities

• Lead global security operations and SOC processes to ensure maturity and resilience
• Oversee incident response policies, playbooks, and post-incident reviews
• Manage vulnerability assessments and remediation with IT and development teams
• Coordinate SOC-related vendor relationships (MSSP/MDR) and tooling optimization
• Drive security metrics (MTTD/MTTR) and continuous process improvements
• Uphold Plexus Core Values and develop team capabilities

Skills

Security operations

Threat modeling

Cloud & Hybrid environments

Team leadership

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Master's degree in Cybersecurity (desirable)

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

MDR

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit usbenefits.plexus.com. Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• retirement savings
• opportunities for professional development
• We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience.

$112,600.00 - $169,000.00

Purpose Statement: Lead and manage an information technology team, delivering end-to-end services which are aligned with and effectively and efficiently support business and IT strategies, goals and operations. The Cybersecurity Operations Manager owns the overall global security operations and incident response (IR) program. This role bridges strategic program ownership with hands-on operational leadership, ensuring that the Security Operations Center (SOC) processes are mature, well-governed, and continuously improving to protect the Plexus organization.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Technical Proficiency: Deep knowledge of security operations workflows, threat modeling, and modern cloud/hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Ensure customer service excellence by driving the information technology service delivery for the system/business areas of accountability. Manage system operations to meet or exceed defined service level agreements.
• Manage daily activities of information technology resources to deploy secure solutions that meet or exceed customer needs.
• Understand business objectives, processes, tools and related challenges to define functional area strategies, plans, technology road maps and projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve overall information technology and business processes to improve organizational efficiency.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
• All GT leaders are accountable for upholding the organization’s cybersecurity posture by adhering to security policies and procedures, actively participating in training, protecting data and systems, actively identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity or potential security incidents.

SOC & Vendor Management

• Team Leadership: Manage global SOC operations, including day-to-day operations, 24/7 monitoring coverage, escalation workflows, and alert triage.
• MSSP/MDR Oversight: Serve as the primary operational owner for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and security related third-party vendors.
• Tooling Optimization: Coordinate the onboarding, tuning, and ongoing optimization of security tooling (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, EDR, MDR).

Incident Response

• Response Orchestration: Own the global incident response program, including policies, playbooks, and post-incident review processes.
• Readiness Testing: Plan, conduct, and evaluate incident response training and tabletop exercises to ensure cross-functional preparedness.
• Data Protection: Oversee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy to protect sensitive information across all platforms.

Vulnerability Management

• Vulnerability Triage: Lead vulnerability assessment programs, prioritization, and remediation strategies in collaboration with IT and development teams.
• Reporting & Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
• AI Governance: Evaluate emerging AI-enabled threat vectors and securely operationalize AI-driven security tools.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in either Cybersecurity with 5 or more years of related experience is preferred. A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Cybersecurity with 7 years of experience, or a Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience is highly desirable. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• Previous supervisory experience required.

Other Qualifications

• Advanced decision making and problem solving skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills; ability to motivate people and manage resources effectively and work with business partners to achieve goals.
• Business acumen, knowledge and professionalism; understand how a business operates with the ability to develop and articulate the value proposition of a new process.
• Functional expertise in project management skills
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.