Manager, Information Security

Ladders; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Remote work

Certifications support

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Information Security to lead security operations with emphasis on threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management across cloud and enterprise environments. The role requires coordinating remediation with cross-functional teams and leading reporting, testing response plans, and active incidents as a key operational leader.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security, including 3+ years in security operations or incident response.
• 2+ years of experience managing a security team.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Practical experience in cloud security posture management and remediation.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and CSPM tools, preferably CrowdStrike.
• Knowledge of attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong communication skills, including technical status reporting to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily security operations, monitoring, and threat detection across various platforms.
• Own the incident response program, coordinating investigations and remediation across functions.
• Continuously improve incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises.
• Establish and track key operational metrics for security performance reporting.
• Oversee vulnerability management operations, prioritizing risk and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Serve as an on-call leader for active security incidents, including after-hours responsibilities.
• Manage cloud security operations for AWS and Azure, including threat response and posture management.

Skills

Security ops

Incident response

Team leadership

Cloud security

SIEM/EDR/CSPM

MITRE ATT&CK

Stakeholder reporting

Tools

CrowdStrike

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Information Security to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will oversee security operations with a strong emphasis on threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management across cloud and enterprise environments. The manager will partner closely with cross-functional teams to coordinate remediation, strengthen security posture, and improve operational readiness. This position also involves leading reporting, testing response plans, and supporting active incidents as a key operational leader.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead daily security operations, monitoring, and threat detection across various platforms
• Own the incident response program, coordinating investigations and remediation across functions
• Continuously improve incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises
• Establish and track key operational metrics for security performance reportingOversee vulnerability management operations, prioritizing risk and coordinating remediation efforts
• Serve as an on-call leader for active security incidents, including after-hours responsibilities
• Manage cloud security operations for AWS and Azure, including threat response and posture management

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security, including 3+ years in security operations or incident response
• 2+ years of experience managing a security team
• Hands-on experience securing AWS and Azure cloud environments
• Practical experience in cloud security posture management and remediation
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and CSPM tools, preferably CrowdStrike
• Knowledge of attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Strong communication skills, including technical status reporting to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Professional development opportunities and certifications support
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a focus on innovation

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.